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The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. It details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble.
- Kenneth Grahame
- 1908
The Wind in the Willows, book of linked animal tales by British writer Kenneth Grahame that was published in 1908. The beautifully written work, with its evocative descriptions of the countryside interspersed with exciting adventures, became a classic of English children’s literature.
For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists—Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and, of course, the incorrigible Toad—have enchanted children of all ages.
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- THE RIVER BANK. The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders and steps and chairs, with a brush and a pail of whitewash; till he had dust in his throat and eyes, and splashes of whitewash all over his black fur, and an aching back and weary arms.
- THE OPEN ROAD. “Ratty,” said the Mole suddenly, one bright summer morning, “if you please, I want to ask you a favour.” The Rat was sitting on the river bank, singing a little song.
- THE WILD WOOD. The Mole had long wanted to make the acquaintance of the Badger. He seemed, by all accounts, to be such an important personage and, though rarely visible, to make his unseen influence felt by everybody about the place.
- MR. BADGER. THEY waited patiently for what seemed a very long time, stamping in the snow to keep their feet warm. At last they heard the sound of slow shuffling footsteps approaching the door from the inside.
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- Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932
- The Wind in the Willows
- Mike Lough and David Widger
A classic children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows follows the adventures of four animal friends: the Mole, the Water Rat, the Badger, and the Toad. The novel explores themes of friendship, nature, and human nature through their encounters with various characters and situations.
Learn about Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 novel, a picaresque with epic overtones, featuring the adventures of the Water Rat, the Mole, and the Badger. Find book summary, analysis, quotes, and more in this comprehensive study guide.
