[Sam Cree]

Although I think the expectations were higher in those days for kids' reading abilities.

You got the precious.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

I think the expectations were higher in those days for kids' reading abilities.

Exactly so! They were "juvenile" novels in the 40s and 50s, but they read just as good or better than many "adult" novels of today.

I don't think the Precious counts outside of the Hobbit Hole, but I'll take it anyway I can get it, lol!