"There's nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as messing about in boats....
6 Years
7.7" x 5.1" Paperback
272 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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About the Book
"There's nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as messing about in boats....
Book Synopsis
"There's nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as messing about in boats....
One of Junior Magazine's 100 best children's books of all time!
One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations.
The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since.
The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it's 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 new paperback edition contains the original black and white illustrations by E H Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above.
Review Quotes
It thrills me still to read it', Shirley Hughes
About the Author
Kenneth Grahame was born in Scotland in 1859. After the death of his mother he was sent to live with his grandparents in Berkshire and attended school in Oxford. On leaving school he worked at the Bank of England and also wrote articles and stories which he submitted to many publications. He married in 1899 and had a son, Alastair. His best-known story, The Wind in the Willows, was published in 1908. Grahame died in 1932 and is buried in Oxford.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6 Years
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Farshore
Theme: Frogs & Toads
Format: Paperback
Author: Kenneth Grahame
Language: English
Street Date: June 24, 2025
TCIN: 1001250883
UPC: 9780755500796
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-2112
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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