"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless children's story that explores the delightful escapades of animal friends in the English countryside. It begins with Mole, who abandons his spring cleaning to discover the wonders of the riverbank, where he meets the charismatic Rat. Their newfound friendship blossoms as Rat introduces Mole to the simple pleasures of boating and river life. Mole's excitement and Rat's laid-back nature guide them through adventures, creating a heartwarming tale of camaraderie, the beauty of nature, and the allure of a peaceful, river-bound existence.
The Wind in the Willows
By Kenneth Grahame
A restless mole trades chores for adventure, discovering friendship and the joys of the riverbank with a kind-hearted rat.
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About the AuthorKenneth Grahame was a British writer. He is best remembered for the classic of children's literature The Wind in the Willows (1908). Scottish by birth, he spent most of his childhood with his grandmother in England, following the death of his mother and his father's inability to look after the children. After attending St Edward's School in Oxford, his ambition to attend university was thwarted and he joined the Bank of England, where he had a successful career. Before writing The Wind in the Willows, he published three other books: Pagan Papers (1893), The Golden Age (1895), and Dream Days (1898).
Kenneth Grahame was a British writer. He is best remembered for the classic of children's literature The Wind in the Willows (1908). Scottish by birth, he spent most of his childhood with his grandmother in England, following the death of his mother and his father's inability to look after the children. After attending St Edward's School in Oxford, his ambition to attend university was thwarted and he joined the Bank of England, where he had a successful career. Before writing The Wind in the Willows, he published three other books: Pagan Papers (1893), The Golden Age (1895), and Dream Days (1898).
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