Chapters
[1] An Unexpected Party[2] Roast Mutton [3] A Short Rest
[4] Over Hill And Under Hill
[5] Riddles in the Dark
[6] Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire
[7] Queer Lodgings
[8] Flies and Spiders
[9] Barrels Out of Bond
[10] A Warm Welcome
[11] On the Doorstep
[12] Inside Information
[13] Not At Home
[14] Fire and Water
[15] The Gathering of the Clouds
[16] A Thief in the Night
[17] The Clouds Burst
[18] The Return Journey
[19] The Last Stage
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| [14] Fire and Water Smaug burns Esgaroth.
The thrush tells a warrior called Bard about the bare patch on Smaug's left breast.
Bard kills Smaug by shooting the dragon in the left breast with his lucky arrow.
The woodelves then bring an army and supplies to help the people of Lake-town rebuild their town.
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Smaug attacks Esgaroth
[By Corbin T, Year 5, Wanganui]
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Flames destroy Lake-town
[By Edwina W, Year 5, Wanganui]
Chapter Facts
Smaug planned to land on the bridge connecting Lake-town to the land and lash the town with his tail. But the people had already destroyed the bridge.
Bard was descended from Girion, the last King of Dale, before Smaug destroyed that town.
The people of Lake-town wanted Bard to be King after he killed Smaug.
Quick Quiz Check
What creature told Bard about the bare spot by the left breast of Smaug? [Answer]
What creatures told the woodelves about the death of Smaug? [Answer]
Bard the Bowman of Esgaroth
[By Teddy D, Year 5, Wanganui]
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