Inspired by the inspired by the loss of his own child's favourite toy, this charming tale was written by J.R.R. Tolkien long before, yet remained unpublished for more than 70 years. This new paperback edition includes a ...Inspired by the inspired by the loss of his own child's favourite toy, this charming tale was written by J.R.R. Tolkien long before, yet remained unpublished for more than 70 years. This new paperback edition includes a full introduction and detailed notes about the story. - - cover illustration by j.r.r.