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Smith of Wootton Major

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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Tolkien’s acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tale, read by Derek Jacobi.

Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.

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J R R Tolkien at his best. And you can even see whispers of concepts within this tail reflected in later works.

Really love this story

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This is a beautiful fairy story, it comes to life as you read it, I wasn't sure at first what it would be like but I'm so glad I read it.

Beautiful fairy story, absolutely wonderful

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i love reading and listening to tolkiens more short stuff and this story is just lovely!
the only comment i will make is that the audiobook doesnt include the notes and all of that stuff that the printed book does

lovely

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Will be enjoyed by children who like magical tales. A simple story about a cook, a cake and a star!

Little known magical tale

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A short story by tolkien, showing his passion for fay or faery. Beautifully written and very well read.

Tolkien on faery

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