The "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy Photo Guide
The Lord of the Rings Series
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What’s inside...
The official children's pictorial storybook covering all three Lord of the Rings movies. A full-colour photo guide packed with stunning pictures of the key characters, creatures and places in the film. Discover the origins of the Ring, find out about each of the Nine Companions and their characters, see how the Fellowship was formed, and follow the Companions as they embark on their quest to destroy the One Ring. As the armies of the Dark Lord Sauron come together, Gandalf and the rest of the Fellowship are drawn into the epic War of the Ring, while Aragorn must decide whether or not to fulfil his destiny and claim his place as King of Gondor. This exciting and colourful introduction for younger readers to the film and the 'Greatest Adventure Story Ever Written' is packed with over 250 photographs from the film, including many published in this edition for the very first time.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-13
Length
160 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Frodo Baggins
Aragorn
ÉOmer
Faramir
Peregrin Took
Meriadoc Brandybuck
Boromir
Gimli
Legolas
Samwise Gamgee
ÉOwyn
Bilbo Baggins
Gandalf
Denethor Ii
Saruman
Gollum
Discussion points
What qualities make Frodo a good hero? Can you think of ways you can be heroic in everyday life?
How do the different settings, like the Shire, Rivendell, or Mordor, affect the mood of the story?
Why do you think teamwork is important in the journey of Frodo and his friends?
How do the characters change from the beginning to the end of the story?
What lessons can we learn about friendship and bravery from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and relate the situations in the book to their personal experiences. Ask them to imagine themselves in the characters' shoes and predict what they would do similarly or differently. Visualize the rich settings and characters together to deepen the connection with the story. Use the vivid illustrations in the photo guide to spark deeper discussions about the detailed world Tolkien created.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'The Lord of the Rings,' characters like Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, and Gandalf collaborate to overcome obstacles and defeat the forces of evil. Their success highlights how working together can achieve greater results than working alone.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in team activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each teammate's contribution to achieve a common goal.
Example Lesson: The value of courage and bravery
Explanation: Throughout the trilogy, the characters face numerous frightening challenges. Characters like Frodo show immense courage by taking on the responsibility of destroying the ring, demonstrating that bravery is about facing fears for a greater good.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears and stand up for what is right, whether it's speaking out against bullying or trying out for a new activity, embodying bravery in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: The significance of perseverance
Explanation: The journey to destroy the ring is fraught with setbacks and challenges, yet the characters persist. Their perseverance in the face of adversity underscores the importance of not giving up, even when the task seems impossible.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of persisting with their studies, hobbies, or personal challenges, reinforcing that persistence can lead to achieving one's goals.
Example Lesson: Resisting temptation
Explanation: The ring in the story symbolizes great power and the temptation to use that power for personal gain. Characters like Frodo resist this temptation, illustrating the strength needed to make ethical choices.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of making the right choices even when it's tempting to take the easy way out. It can guide them in situations like peer pressure and cheating.