The Wind in the Willows
Readers rate it 3.9 (368 on Hardcover)
225 pages · Released Jul 26, 2005 · Penguin
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The Wind in the Willows is a classic adventure story centered on friendship, loyalty, and acceptance among four animal characters. While there are a few tense moments involving danger (encounters in the Wild Wood, a skirmish with weasels) and brief references to alcohol, the overall tone is warm, humorous, and lighthearted. The book rewards kindness, redemption, and community, making it excellent for middle-grade readers seeking character-driven adventure with gentle life lessons.
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One of the most celebrated and beloved works of literature ever written for young readers Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. A... One of the most celebrated and beloved works of literature ever written for young readers Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. And their misadventures - in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood - continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Loveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- A mix driven
- Diverse Characters
- classics
- Middle grade
- animals
- lighthearted
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ISBN 9780143039099 · Penguin