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The Wind in the Willows (first edition; 1908)

Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 children's book about a group of animals and their adventures.

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Jun 10, 2010

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review by Count_Orlok_22. April 10, 2010

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Nature, Adventure, and Friends of All Kinds: Kenneth Grahame's Masterpiece

In the 20th Century there have been two movements which have directly affected society and the world at large. There has been the steady progress of technology that brought with it urban expansion and industrial innovation, but also pollution and the destruction of nature. And then there has been a movement that at its heart is about returning to a past that we long ago forgot, to a pastoral lifestyle that holds nature in reverence and accepts our connection with all flora and fauna. These … more

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review by cpw1952. February 15, 2011

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"The world has held great Heroes, ...

... As history-books have showed; But never a name to go down to fame Compared with that of Toad!" THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, a turn-of-the century children's story written by Kenneth Grahame in 1908, has deservedly withstood the onslaught of time. On the surface, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS is an allegory that tells the story of the adventures and misadventures of Toad, Rat, Badger and Mole in the rural English countryside. The pastoral narratives … more

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review by annalaurabrown. June 18, 2010

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Clever and Humorous

Whether you have already seen the Walt Disney movie or not Wind in the Willows is a must read for both children and adults. I first read this book in 4th grade as a required reading for my literature class. I have since read it a few more times and it is without a doubt one of my favorites. This classic book brings to live with amazing detail and reality a toad, a frog and several other animals that you would not normally get to know or think of as even pets. Mr. Toad is the main character and … more

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Quick Tip by Bellabug66. June 24, 2010

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kind of spooked me when I was a kid

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Quick Tip by sunflag. June 24, 2010

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Always a classic

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Quick Tip by simplytrece. June 21, 2010

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"Believe me my young friend there is nothing half as much woth doing as simply messing about in boats". Always a classic.

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Quick Tip by PaperHeart. June 16, 2010

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It's wellwritten, true, but I found it a little dull myself. Still quite good.

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Quick Tip by aztec13. June 15, 2010

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This is a wonderful story.

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Quick Tip by Empiper. June 15, 2010

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I love these animals.

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Quick Tip by Count_Orlok_22. December 07, 2009

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Kenneth Grahame's brilliant children's tale captures the essence of friendship & adventure and has beautiful visions of a pastoral England.

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Mary Beth (marybeth)
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I am highly sensitive and very empathetic and caring. I enjoy being with people but also value my personal time. I always have 5 or 6 different books going at the same time. I have worked as a teacher … more