The Fellowship of the Ring
A hobbit must destroy a powerful ring to stop evil from consuming the world.
Book Series · 3 Books
In order from The Fellowship of the Ring to The Return of the King.
A hobbit must destroy a powerful ring to stop evil from consuming the world.
3 books · Published 1954–1955
A hobbit must destroy a powerful ring to stop evil from consuming the world.
A perilous journey to destroy the One Ring amidst war and betrayal.
Frodo and Sam face impossible odds to destroy the One Ring in Mordor.
4 books · Published 1983–1987
A mariner's journey reveals the hidden history of Middle-earth's Elves and ancient legends.
Uncover ancient tales of Middle-earth, where legendary heroes face dragons and doomed love amidst evolving Elvish lore.
Two epic quests: a cursed hero's search and a forbidden love's daring mission.
Discover the untold history of Middle-earth's transformation before The Lord of the Rings.
3 books · Published 1937–1997
A hobbit's unexpected journey to reclaim stolen treasure leads to a life-altering discovery.
Explore untold stories of Middle-earth, from ancient legends to the War of the Ring.
Explore Tolkien's enchanting tales of dragons, knights, and hobbits in a beautifully illustrated collection.
There are 3 books in the Lord of the Rings series. It began with The Fellowship of the Ring in 1954, and the newest book, The Return of the King, was published in 1955.
Start with The Fellowship of the Ring and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Fellowship of the Ring is the longest book in the series at 177,227 words (458 pages).
The Return of the King is the shortest at 135,297 words (494 pages).
The authors and illustrators who bring The Lord of the Rings to life.
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