Roverandom
J.R.R. Tolkien
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Roverandom
by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond
Published
2025
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages
128
ISBN-13
9780008737689
Description
Roverandom is a novella written by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally told in 1925. It deals with the adventures of a young dog, Rover. In the story, an irritable wizard turns Rover into a toy, and Rover goes to the moon and under the sea in order to find the wizard again to turn him back into a normal-sized dog. The author wrote Roverandom for his son Michael Tolkien to amuse him upon the loss of his favorite toy — a little leaden dog. The work is in tone a children's story, but contains many allusions and references in the manner of "Farmer Giles of Ham".
Subjects
The Call of the Wild
White Fang
The most dangerous game
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Roverandom?
This edition of Roverandom has approximately 128 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Roverandom?
For most readers, Roverandom typically takes between 2h 40m and 1h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 32,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 32,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Roverandom?
The estimated word count for Roverandom is approximately 32,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Roverandom?
Roverandom was written by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond.
When was Roverandom published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2025. The original work may have been published on a different date.