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It May Be Titled ‘The Hobbit’, But It’s All About the Dragon
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It May Be Titled ‘The Hobbit’, But It’s All About the Dragon

By
Lynnette Porter
/ 7 April 2014
A shapeshifter, gigantic spiders, and a barrel-battle escape create exhilarating suspense in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, but best of all is a deliciously devious incendiary beast.
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‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Has a Smart Balance of Spectacle and Character

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Jesse Hassenger
/ 13 December 2013
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Middle-Earth Eye Candy: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’

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Lynnette Porter
/ 18 March 2013
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No End in Sight

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Cynthia Fuchs
/ 1 September 2008
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The Elizabeth Gaskell Collection

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Lara Killian
/ 19 June 2008
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No End in Sight (2007)

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Cynthia Fuchs
/ 27 July 2007
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Robin Hood

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Roger Holland
/ 5 June 2007

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