Can a 12 year old read LOTR?

From personal experiences, I can say that a child can be ready to begin reading the Lord of the Ring's trilogy or the Hobbit

the Hobbit

The Hobbit is set within Tolkien's fictional universe and follows the quest of home-loving Bilbo Baggins, the titular hobbit, to win a share of the treasure guarded by a dragon named Smaug. Bilbo's journey takes him from his light-hearted, rural surroundings into more sinister territory.

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as early as ten years old.

Can a 12 year old read Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings

There's no one right answer, but here are some things to think about. “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door.” As far as mature content goes, you don't have to worry about offering the books to young kids of 8 or 9 years old.

At what age can I read Lord of the Rings to my child?

Age 7–9. A great age to watch and read together.

Can a 13 year old read The Hobbit?

It makes a great read-aloud for kids 8 and up and read-alone for 10 or 11 and up.

Am I too old to read Lord of the Rings?

It was written by a university professor for his kids, not for publication, but it was eventually published, and then he wrote the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is better to read The Hobbit before you read the Lord of the Rings books. No. There is no limit to when you can or should pick up a book and enjoy reading it.

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Can a 13 year old read Lord of the Rings?

If you are an avid reader yourself, and you are desperate to infect your children with that same love of reading, tolkien's works are an excellent tool. Anytime between the age of nine and thirteen is a great time to begin the Middle Earth saga.

Is Lord of the Rings good for a 13 year old?

Slightly violent but enjoyable nonetheless. Recommended for 11-12+ if your child can handle a bit of violence and gore.

What reading level is Lord of the Rings?

Answer and Explanation: The Fellowship of the Ring is a reading level of grade 7 but is suitable for young adults between 10-13 years old and can be enjoyed by any aged reader.

What is the R rated version of The Hobbit?

However, The Battle of the Five Armies is something else entirely; it's a bonkers, crazy fantasy adventure that saw Jackson returning to his horror roots. The demented, crass take on a children's novel earned Middle-earth its first R rating from the MPAA.

Is there a kids version of Lord of the Rings?

The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings)

Can a 9 year old read Lord of the Rings?

Ages 9–12. By this age, kids are much more independent and more than ready to enjoy reading The Hobbit on their own! Since The Lord of the Rings is a little more dense, I wouldn't recommend that just yet — but it's coming!

Can an 11 year old watch The Hobbit?

The somewhat longer answer is: if they're 12 or older or enthusiastic about disgusting and frightening creatures and intense action and battle sequences, then you're probably okay. The movie has a PG-13 rating and you should take the rating seriously.

What age is appropriate for Harry Potter?

Like most milestones, there is no “right age.” It all depends on the kid—and the parents. But there are a few age-related guidelines to take into consideration: From a technical standpoint, Harry Potter is categorized as a middle-grade read, which typically encompasses 9–to–12-year-olds.

Is The Hobbit appropriate for 12 year olds?

We watched them mostly together, the violence and fighting didn't bother him but the three character deaths in the last one did. It is suitable for adventurous and non sensitive younger ones as is a great trilogy but if you've not seen it would def recommend watch it first for kids under 8 and use your own judgement.

Why is LOTR rated R?

With salty language, an uncomfortable amount of nudity, and way more sexual tension, this is Lord of the Rings like you've never seen it before.

Will the LOTR show be R rated?

The good news is that the series is suitable for the same audience as the movie. The series's age rating is set as TV-14.

Is The Lord of the Rings an easy read?

Tolkien's world-building is absolutely stunning and unmatched in its richness of detail. These two points alone make the books worth reading. However, many people shy away from Tolkien's writing because — admittedly — it's not very easy to read.

Is The Hobbit 1977 OK for kids?

Parents need to know that this adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's YA-novel favorite has cartoon violence in battle scenes. There is a village-destroying dragon, predatory giant spiders, and discreet fatalities; sometimes dead bodies are shown in the distance. Sympathetic characters do die after a climactic battle.

Why is The Hobbit rated M?

But the movie's M rating should be taken seriously.

The movie features intense violence and numerous scary characters, made more disturbing by 3D effects. This makes it unsuitable for children under 12 years and some children up to 14 years, even those who have enjoyed the book.

How long is LOTR to read?

21 hours, 57 minutes.

Is there cursing in Lord of the Rings?

There is not a whole lot of swearing in the actual material from Tolkien, as well as the movies themselves. Samwise may have uttered a "drafted" and dwarves and elves have their own colloquialisms, so there aren't really swears in the actual lexicon...

Can my 9 year old watch The Hobbit?

But if your kids are ready and willing for a double dose of Tolkien, The Hobbit is geared toward kids age 10 and up. The material is softer than the Rings books, and Jackson's movie follows suit.

Is The Hobbit book suitable for 10 year olds?

Caleb Tolkien intended it as a children's book; nevertheless, certain elements of it may fly over the heads of younger readers. As a read-aloud, children of 7-8+ would enjoy it. To read on one's own, I would recommend 10+.

Can a 40 year old read Harry Potter?

You are NEVER too old to read Harry Potter. It's a book for all ages. I know people in their 40s and 50s and 60s and 70s who still read it.

What age is Percy Jackson for?

Common Sense Media (my go-to spot for judging what media is appropriate for what age of kids) rates the Percy Jackson books as for kids aged 9–10.