Wind in the Willows
$26.57
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
18 June 2007
Summary
The Wind in the Willows: A Timeless Tale of Friendship and Adventure
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 Woo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143039099 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0143039091 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | Kenneth Grahame |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2007 |
| Weight: | 180g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 14mm |
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“It is what I call a Household Book … a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes continually ever afterwards; a book which is read aloud to every new guest.” A. A. Milne
“It is what I call a Household Book … a book which everybody in the household loves, and quotes continually ever afterwards; a book which is read aloud to every new guest.”–A. A. Milne
About The Author
Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) English bank official and writer, best known for his classic children’s book, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS (1908), set in the idyllic English countryside. The work established Grahame’s international reputation as a writer of children’s books and has deeply influenced fantasy literature.
Gillian Avery is a historian of children’s books. Her publications include Childhood’s Pattern- A Study of the Heroes and Heroines of Children’s Fiction, 1770-1950, and Behold the Child- American Children and Their Books, 1621-1922.
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