The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
This timeless story opens with Mole leaving his spring-cleaning and going above ground to explore the world beyond his burrow. Making friends with Ratty, the two become inseparable and together they spend long summer days enjoying the delights of the river and its banks. Then they meet the impetuous Toad and the distinguished though slightly stern Mr Badger and find themselves caught up in a series of adventures to rescue Toad from his own reckless behaviour and return him safely to Toad Hall. Stolen cars, prison sentences, daring escapes, and dastardly villains all feature in this classic tale of high-adventure and rock-solid friendship. The Wind in the Willows is a story full of beautifully-drawn characters. It is cherished from one generation to the next and so makes a perfect choice for a gift book as it will be enjoyed in equal measure by those tucked up in bed to hear the story for the first time and those who remember many of its lines fondly as they read the story aloud for their young listeners. This is a sumptuous and contemporary gift edition, with stunning illustrations from David Roberts.
Beautifully re-imagined through the incredibly detailed, retro illustrations of David RobertsOne of the season's most beautiful gift books. Bookseller, Editor's Pick Finally, a beautiful gift edition... full of colourful illustrations... another book which should be on every child's bookshelf. Newbury Weekly News The characters are re-imagined for a new generation but in a mode that is perfectly sympathetic to Kenneth Grahame's words. Lorna Bradbury, The Sunday Telegraph This enduring tale of adventure and loyalty is perfect for reading aloud on long winter evenings. Korky Paul, Sunday Express S Magazine
Kenneth Grahame was born in 1859 in Scotland. He was transferred to live with his grandparents at Berkshire, in a house near the River Thames, after his mother died, and he went to school in Oxford. He worked at the Bank of England during the day after leaving school and also produced essays, stories, and poetry, which he submitted to a variety of journals. In 1899, he married and had a son named Alastair. The Wind in the Willows began as a narrative for Alastair, and it was read aloud as a series of short stories.
Grahame only put them together in one book after that, which was released in 1908. In 1932, he died and was buried in Oxford.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192732347 |
| ISBN 10 | 019273234X |
| Title | The Wind in the Willows |
| Author | Kenneth Grahame |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2012-10-09 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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