The Lord Of The Rings Book 1

The book I am writing on this week is The Lord of The Rings book 1 by J.R.R Tolkien. The book begins in the Shire, as Bilbo Baggins plans his birthday celebration. It just so happens that  his close relative and even closer friend Frodos birthday was on the same day and since it was the year of his coming of age the party was going to be even bigger this year. Secretly Bilbo planned his own surprise for the night. He planned to use his magic ring to disappear and "live happily ever after to the end of his days". During the celebration Bilbo gave a speech then he slipped on the ring and disappeared. Frodo knowing of Bilbos scheme Hurried home finding Gandalf , the wizard, and also Bilbos parting gift. The Ring. It was at this moment that begun him and his friends Sam, Merry and Pippin, on a long journey running from Black Riders, making there way through deadly woods, and they even met a friend of Gandalfs called Strider Along the way. After being stabbed by a Black Rider Frodo becomes deadly ill and they make there way to the elves barely escaping the clutches of the enemy. I love this book because it is beautifully written with a great story and intriguing characters. I rate The Lord Of The Rings book 1 5 stars.