Oxford Children's Classics: The Wind In The Willows

By (author) Grahame, Kenneth
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Join in the delights and disasters on the riverbank with Mole and friends. If you like great adventures, then The Wind in the Willows is for you! Not only does this edition include the unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other things you might enjoy.
Description
What are you looking for? Adventure! Excitement! Fun! Friendship! Join in the delights and disasters on the riverbank with Mole and his new friends. With sensible Ratty, wise Badger, fun-loving Toad, and the dastardly stoats and weasles, there''s never a dull moment! Oxford Children''s Classics present not only the original and unabridged story of The Wind in the Willows in a stunning new edition, but also help you to discover a whole world of new adventures with a vast assortment of recommendations and activities.
Review quote
''These appealing and educational new editions give a contemporary look and feel to much-loved stories which have stood the test of time.''
Review quote
''classic story of adventure and loyalty''
Biographical note
Kenneth Grahame was born in Scotland in 1859. After the death of his mother he was sent to live with his grandparents in Berkshire, in a house by the River Thames, and attended school in Oxford. On leaving school he worked at the Bank of England during the day and also wrote articles, stories, and poems, which he submitted to many publications. He married in 1899 and had a son, Alastair. The Wind in the Willows was originally a story for Alastair, and was spoken aloud as short stories. Only after that did Grahame put them into one book which was published in 1908. He died in 1932 and is buried in Oxford.
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Four unforgettable friends and a madcap adventure!
Publisher''s notice
Kenneth Grahame was born in Scotland in 1859. After the death of his mother he was sent to live with his grandparents in Berkshire, in a house by the River Thames, and attended school in Oxford. On leaving school he worked at the Bank of England during the day and also wrote articles, stories, and poems, which he submitted to many publications. He married in 1899 and had a son, Alastair. The Wind in the Willows was originally a story for Alastair, and was spoken aloud as short stories. Only after that did Grahame put them into one book which was published in 1908. He died in 1932 and is buried in Oxford.
Feature
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. A fun adventure with fantastic characters who''ll stay in your heart for ever. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help readers discover even more great stories. A fresh approach to the classics, by children for children. Fantastic value for money at just £4.99 including reams of exclusive extra material - perfect for a pocket money purchase or a gift for a friend. Oxford are the experts on stories! So, included are recommendations for books, films, plays, and other stories which readers might also enjoy. Fun and interesting facts about the author and illustrator. Extra material includes thought-provoking questions, a glossary, and a quiz. Complete and unabridged text.
Review quote: previous edition
`''These appealing and educational new editions give a contemporary look and feel to much-loved stories which have stood the test of time.'''' Pam Norfolk, Lancaster Guardian `''classic story of adventure and loyalty'''' Express & Echo
Version history
Contemporary look and feel which will appeal to modern young readers. A fun adventure with fantastic characters who''ll stay in your heart for ever. Included in the book are reviews and recommendations from our young Classics Champion to help readers discov