Book description
The much-loved classic tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad.
When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his
spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures
on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open
road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty, Mole,
Badger and Toad become the firmest of friends, but after Toad's latest
escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels once
and for all?
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is one of the
twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics
in March 2008.
Kenneth Graham (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, but grew up with
relatives in Berkshire where he developed his love for the countryside
surrounding the upper parts of the River Thames. He was educated at St
Edward's in Oxford, but instead of going on to Oxford University he
joined the Bank of England, where he rose to become Secretary. He wrote
several books including
The Golden Age
and
Dream Days
which includes the short story
'
The Reluctant Dragon' (later made into a Disney movie). Kenneth Grahame
developed the character of Toad in
The Wind in the Willows
to amuse his young son, Alistair. It was published in 1908 and still
remains a best-loved children's classic.
