| Author |
Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932 |
| Title |
The Wind in the Willows
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #27805
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Mike Lough and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a classic children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of several anthropomorphic animals, primarily focusing on the characters Mole and Rat as they explore the riverbank and nearby Wild Wood, revealing themes of friendship, nature, and the charm of rural life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Mole, who is tired of spring cleaning his home and is irresistibly drawn to the outside world. Leaving behind his chores, he emerges into the warm spring air and quickly encounters the enchanting river, where he meets Rat. Intrigued by the river and its lifestyle, Mole is taken aback by the joy of messing about in boats that Rat introduces him to. Their budding friendship sets the tone for their adventures, highlighting Mole's enthusiasm for new experiences and Rat's easygoing charm. The scene is rich in imagery, beautifully capturing the essence of nature and foreshadowing the adventures that lay ahead for these two companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Animals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pastoral fiction
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| Subject |
Country life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
River life -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
289 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 15, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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