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An Unexpected Party
Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit, has his quiet life upended when the wizard Gandalf shows up and marks his door.
Roast Mutton
The company runs into three trolls named Bert, Tom, and William, who capture the dwarves one by one while Bilbo fumbles his first real test as a burglar.
A Short Rest
The company reaches Rivendell and stays with Elrond and the elves. It is a brief pause before harder terrain.
Over Hill and Under Hill
Crossing the Misty Mountains turns dangerous fast. A storm drives the company into a cave, which turns out to be a trap.
Riddles in the Dark
Alone in the goblin tunnels, Bilbo finds a ring on the ground and pockets it. He then encounters Gollum, a strange creature who lives on a lake deep underground.
Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire
The company escapes the goblins only to be cornered by Warg wolves on a hillside, then chased into trees. Gandalf sets fire to the forest floor to drive back the wolves, but the e…
Queer Lodgings
Gandalf introduces the company to Beorn, a shape-changer who can become a great bear. Getting Beorn to accept fourteen guests requires a slow, carefully staged introduction that G…
Flies and Spiders
Inside Mirkwood the company runs out of food, loses the path, and is captured by giant spiders after the dwarves wander toward mysterious lights and fall into an enchanted sleep.
Barrels Out of Bond
Bilbo, invisible and alone, wanders the halls of the Wood-elves while the dwarves sit in separate cells. He discovers that the elves roll empty barrels down a river to Lake-town,…
A Warm Welcome
The company arrives at Lake-town, also called Esgaroth, and Thorin announces himself to the Master and the townspeople.
On the Doorstep
The company reaches the Lonely Mountain and spends weeks searching for the hidden door on the western slope. Nothing works until Bilbo notices the last light of Durin's Day hittin…
Inside Information
Bilbo creeps alone down the tunnel and enters Smaug's chamber. He steals a cup and retreats.
Not at Home
Smaug is gone from the mountain, so the company enters the treasure hall. The dwarves are overwhelmed by the gold.
Fire and Water
This chapter shifts away from the mountain entirely. Smaug flies to Lake-town and attacks it.
The Gathering of the Clouds
News of Smaug's death spreads fast. The Elvenking Thranduil marches his army toward the mountain.
A Thief in the Night
Bilbo secretly takes the Arkenstone from the company's hoard and slips out of the mountain at night to give it to Bard and the Elvenking as a bargaining chip.
The Clouds Burst
Thorin discovers Bilbo gave away the Arkenstone and nearly throws him off the wall. War between the dwarves, men, and elves is seconds away when a massive army of goblins and warg…
The Return Journey
After the battle, Bilbo wakes up having been knocked out. He learns that Thorin is dying.
The Last Stage
Bilbo and Gandalf travel back through Mirkwood and Rivendell, stopping to rest and recover. At Rivendell, Bilbo sits with Elrond and feels the pull of home.
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