J.R.R. Tolkien, justifiably famous for his fantasy novels "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," also wrote a novella entitled "Farmer Giles of Ham." It is a medieval tale written in what could be called an 'oral' style, meaning that it is like reading a story that is being told to you like your Grandpa might tell, if he were a great storyteller. Tolkien's lighthearted tale about a more than reluctant hero who is thrust into hero work while always trying to get out of it and continually succeeding without any merit is a treat to read.
Tolkien's ability to communicate a lot with a few words and a striking image are in full force throughout the story and I, for one, love stories of dragons and swords and giants (as long as the dragon doesn't turn out to just be misunderstood). This is the kind of story that forms the souls of youngsters in the proper direction. 5 Stars
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