This short novel was written by Henry N Beard and Douglas C Kennedy, who later founded National Lampoon. It was published in 1969. The parody generally follows the outline of The Lord of the Rings, including the preface, the prologue, poetry, and songs, while making fun of what Tolkien made serious. Aside from the text itself, the book includes: a laudatory back cover review, inside cover reviews which are entirely contrived, a list of other books in the "series", none of which of course exist and a double page map which has nothing whatsoever to do the book. I think Hamish might enjoy this book.
This blog contains reviews and comments on children's books which I own, have read, and would like to share. I look for books at markets and opportunity shops. They are cleaned up, covered and read. Then I take them to the classroom for students to read. Students can borrow the books at any time. Many books are also from my personal library, especially the Youth Fiction. Students can preview some of them on this blog. Now, I am also on the lookout for great new releases for my grandson Archie.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Bored of the Rings by Henry.N.Beard
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