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The Wind in the Willows (Penguin Classics)
by: Kenneth Grahame

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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780143039099
ISBN: 0143039091
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: July 26, 2005
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: July 26, 2005
Sales Rank: 109940
Studio: Penguin Classics

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When Kenneth Grahame first entertained his son with letters about a petulant character named Toad, he had no way of knowing that his creation—together with his friends Mole, Rat, and Badger—would delight children for nearly 100 years. Here they are once more, pursuing adventure in gypsy caravans, stolen sportscars, and prison, but always returning to their beloved Wildwood. And although Grahame’s characters are unmistakably animals, they remain endearingly human in their eccentricity, folly, and friendship.

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- Complex
This was a very interesting book. As I read it I felt like Toad was a `Prodigal Son', who came back only far enough to receive acceptance, then returned to his bad habits till he was in trouble again.

It reminded me much of myself, playing at being Christian before really giving Christ all areas of my life. Like Toad I would repent, but then not really change.

Rat was wise and resourceful, Mole was tender and caring and awe-full like a child yet also very wise. Badger is like a wise mature old mentor or guide, sent to give direction, and lead one to find one's own purpose in life.

Yet the mix of Animal and Human society just did not make sense to me. It felt like a badly planned Narnia novel. It did not explain how the animal and human worlds came to interact and share a language or culture.

But over all it was a fun read even if dry in some spots.

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- The Wind in the Willows has provided one hundred years of joy and gentle humor to booklovers
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a staid Victorian banker who had a vivid imagination! In 1907-1908 he penned a series of charming letters to his son Alistair which morphed into the classic "The Wind in the Willows". No one beats the British in this kind of animal tale told with pananche and joy de vivre! Along with Grahame one has only to think of Beatrix Potter, A.A. Milne and James Barrie to relish these timeless stories.
"The Wind in the Willows" is the tale of Mr. Toad and his friends. The novel has four major characters:
1. Mr. Toad is the owner of Tudor Hall. Toad is wealthy but unwise! He enjoys bragging about his exploits and adventures. Toad is single being cared for only by a housemaid. He is sportily dressed and relishes reckless driving (no wonder a Disneyworld ride is called 'Mr. Toad's Wild Ride."!). Toad gets into all kinds of jams! He is arrested for stealing a car (which he only meant to ... Read More

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- Read this now!
True, this book is a classic. But contrary to some other reviews you may read on this site, the book earns its status as a classic. It's a brilliant adventure, and you won't be disappointed.

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- Children's story
This is a story written for children. I honestly don't know whether this story would appeal to a child, but it seemed too cloyingly sweet to me.
It's a classic, which is the reason why I read it in the first place. I found the plot subservient to the descriptions of the way the animals live in their cute and cozy world, which did not endear me to the book.
It is quite possible that children will love this book for its imaginative drawing of a world where animals live as people. But, unlike other classics, such as "Narnia", "Peter Pan" or "Five Children and It", this one is not worth reading as an adult.

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