The Wind in the Willows

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One of the most famous animal stories of all time, The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has been entertaining children and adults alike for over a hundred years.
One of Junior Magazines 100 best childrens books of all time!

The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds its full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring but the Wild Wood doesn't just contain friends, there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall

Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This hardback edition contains the original full-colour illustrations by E H Shepard, a partnership that has never been bettered. A perfect gift for children aged 9 and above.

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It thrills me still to read it Shirley Hughes', Shirley Hughes

Author Bio

Kenneth Grahame, 1859-1931, English author. He was a secretary in the Bank of England from 1908 until 1918. His works, noted for their humour and charm, include The Golden Age (1895) and Dream Days (1898), scenes of his childhood in England, and the children's classic The Wind in the Willows (1908). Grahame also compiled the Cambridge Book of Poetry for Young People (1916).