In 1936, ten-year-old Rayner Unwin wrote a favourable report on The Hobbit for his father's publishing firm.

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Is it true that in 1936, ten-year-old Rayner Unwin wrote a favourable report on The Hobbit for his father's publishing firm?

Yes. A reference biography of Rayner Unwin states that his 1936 report, written at age 10 for his father's publishing firm, judged The Hobbit good enough to publish.

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Rayner Unwin

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Rayner Unwin. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rayner_Unwin

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