The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame (Young Adult Fiction)
Mole was working hard to clean his little home when something enticing and intriguing and beguiling begins to beckon. It is spring, and spring waits for no man…or mole. So when she calls, it’s best to answer, which is exactly what Mole does on this particular day. He pops out of his burrow and—with the sun warming his dark and rather dusty fur—heads out to see what he can see and what he sees…is a river! Unbeknownst to Mole, this very river would be the beginning of many wonderful adventures to come.
When The Wind in the Willows was written in 1907, Kenneth Grahame delighted the world with four unforgettable characters: impetuous and curious Mole, kind and generous Rat, indulgent and self-important Toad, and reclusive and wise Badger. But those who think this is merely just another children’s book should think again! Between the pages of this dusty jacket is a story that features a brazened auto theft, a bold prison escape, breaking and entering by a gang of ruffians and hooligans, and a good old-fashioned brawl thrown in at the end for good measure.
The Wind in the Willows is a beautifully-told tale of courage, mischief, greed, and friendship and Grahame continues to delight readers with an adventure book for the ages.
Rating: 5/5
The Dusty Jacket 