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One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from E.H. Shepard, has delighted generations. "There’s nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.…" One of Junior Magazine’s 100 best children’s books of... Read More
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One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations.

New for 2024, a classic edition of this well-loved illustrated traditional adventure story for readers aged 8+, a perfect gift!

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One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from E.H. Shepard, has delighted generations.

"There’s nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.…"

One of Junior Magazine’s 100 best children’s books of all time!

The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since.

The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it’s full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger, and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring... but the Wild Wood doesn't just contain friends; there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall?

Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This new paperback edition contains the original black and white illustrations by E.H. Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above.

Series: HarperCollins Children’s Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008726614

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by E. H. Shepard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Kenneth Grahame, 1859-1931, English author. He was a secretary in the Bank of England from 1908 until 1918. His works, noted for their humour and charm, include The Golden Age (1895) and Dream Days (1898), scenes of his childhood in England, and the children's classic The Wind in the Willows (1908). Grahame also compiled the Cambridge Book of Poetry for Young People (1916). 

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