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The Hobbit
Someone over on Askville asked a question today; it was for someone to basically write their homework for them, a book review of The Hobbit. Some users castigated the poor questioner, but I couldn't resist helping her. Here was my answer (quotes from her question are in boldface):
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.
1) Give a summary of the plot.
The Hobbit is the story of a pocket-sized monster who is the friend of a boy named Ash. Together they roam the land, fighting other hobbits - who are also called hobémon - to see who is the best.
Evil Team Rocket shows up and causes all sorts of trouble, but the brave little hobbit defeats them by evolving into a new more powerful form and gnawing their heads off. Everyone lives happily ever after, except for Team Rocket, because they're dead.
The End.
2) What did the book make you think about?
Lime jello, for some reason. I really couldn't say why.
3) Discuss any overriding themes.
There are three great themes in The Hobbit:
"With great power comes great responsibility."
"Spread 'em. Take a deep breath. Cough."
"Do your own homework, or you'll end up wasting your life making silly comments on Askville."
4) Why you liked or did not like about the book.
I like it because it's just the right thickness to fit under the short leg on my bed. So now I can sleep straight again.
That should be all the info you need. Good luck! Wow, I'll bet you'll get a great grade.
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.