Is the book Lord of the Rings suitable for a 7 year old?

Answer 1

I would recommend the Chronicles of Prydain by children's author Lloyd Alexander. It is a 5 book series in the fantasy genre and the final book won the newberry medal in 1969. I read this series when I was in the 4th grade and again when I was in the 7th. It is a wonderful story loosely based on nordic mythology. The LOTR is wonderful and if your question is more directed in "appopropriate content" for children, I would say yes in that light just as the movies were very clean.

Note that it isn't really a trilogy, it is six books and six appendices published in three volumes.

Depends upon what age you are talking about. For the most part I would say for teenagers and above it is great.

For younger ages I believe it is too slow and too big a read to be truly appreciated by most of them, but there are some 11 and 12 year olds that might enjoy it. It might be better to start them off with The Hobbit.

Definitely start with The Hobbit. Easier language and less of a dark mood. However, after that, The Lord of the Rings is a great book.

Answer 2

yes, it's a amazing book!

ANOTHER ANSWER

The Lord of the Rings is the most brilliant book I have ever read, besides Harry Potter. But although I enjoyed them both the same amount, Harry Potter is not in the same league as The Lord of the Rings. LOTR is written beautifully, is humorous, sad and bitter, and the world behind the pages is palpable, as are the characters!

Mostly, I love its heart. The values, morals and its ability to make you cry for no apparent reason. The Lord of the Rings puts an emphasis on the power of love, spirit, bravery, loyalty, hope, friendship, peace, and all that is green and good in the world.

The descriptions are so breathtaking, and you don't know why, but there's a longing that builds up inside you, and it's so hard to explain.

Also, its amazing ability to be epic and bloodthirsty and sad at the same time.

Middle-earth is so detailed, in its history, geography, characters, languages ... It's exactly like a real place, but more wonderful and breathtaking than any here on Earth. When the plot and everything else is described, it's all laid out in front of your eyes like a wondrous jigsaw that fits perfectly. Its colours are so vivid you can taste them; the sense of adventure and history is palpable. It is just so amazing.

The characters. They are real. They have so many dimensions you can't count them. You feel as though you could reach out and touch them through the screen or page. Their feelings and actions are so human, it's startling. I think you can learn a lot about yourself by examining these characters, who portray all the faults, fears and qualities of humanity. By the end of reading the book, you feel like you've taken their long, hard journey with them, and there's this intimacy, akin to that of true friends who have been through much hardship together. I certainly feel that way. If someone asked me to write down a list of all my best friends, I feel as though the Lord of the Rings characters would fit perfectly - more perfectly, indeed, than many of my real-life friends.

Not only is the Lord of the Rings my favorite trilogy but it happens to be millions of peoples' favorite trilogy as well! As the Sundays Times so adequately put it: "The English speaking world is divided into those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and those who are going to read them."

In my opinion, the books are more emotional than the movies.

ANOTHER ANSWER

It is, as the first answerer said, a matter of opinion, but I personally am the most gargantuan fan of The Lord of the Rings you will ever find! It's the most amazing book in the universe. Read it for yourself, and see what side you're on!

Answer 3

Personally, I think the Lord of the Rings book are the best books known to man. I've read all three books like five times. You don't want me to count how many times I've seen the movies!

ANOTHER ANSWER

I am the most gargantuan fan of The Lord of the Rings you will ever encounter! The books and the movies are both the most AMAZING pieces of art in the universe, and I wish with all my heart that I lived in Middle-Earth - away from here!

*hyperventilating slightly*

Answer 4

-No. Much of the language is too advanced for a seven-year-old, and many of the themes and images contained require a higher maturity level.

Yes, it is but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't understand some of the wording. But I'd give it a try

Answer 5

This is a matter of opinion, but the mainstream populace of the United States have held the novels in high regard. If you wish for a more definitive answer to this question, you will have to read them yourself.

Answer 6

It will depend on the girl. It certainly is not a bad book for girls to read. Some may not like all the adventure and fighting, but the descriptions and prose are very good.

I recently read the hobbit. I am a teenager. The hbbit and the lord of the rings are similar. the lord of the rings is the series after the hobbit. I enjoyed the book very much. It is good for girls who like drama,adventure, long books. Not good for those who hate reading. Good Luck and enjoy

Answer 7

I think that the whole Lore of the Lord of the Rings is too complex for a child. I think they could watch it and understand some of it

It wasn't originally written for a audience of children.

The Films contain some fighting and a little gore. No sex or nudity. So if you're alright letting your children see some violence, it could be a kids film.

Answer 8

Always pre-screen your child's movie content, or sit and watch it with them. (Ultimately, only YOU can decide what's right for your children to watch...)