The Wind in the Willows (Candlewick Illustrated Classics) - Softcover

Grahame, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763642118 ISBN 13: 9780763642112

Publisher: Candlewick Pr, 2009

Synopsis

"A good choice for middle-grade readers, or for parents in search of a pleasing edition to read aloud." —Booklist

Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of the pleasures of country life and the dependability of good friends will never grow old. In this splendid volume, Inga Moore depicts its unforgettable characters with charming freshness, while recapturing such timeless moments as Mole’s first enraptured row on the river, Toad’s irrepressible adventures in and out of automobiles, and many more. So gather ’round to read or listen, and a fine time will be had by all!

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Review:

With a half-turn of the wheel Toad sent the car crashing through the low roadside hedge. One mighty bound, a violent shock, and the wheels of the car were churning up the thick mud of a horse-pond. Toad found himself flying through the air with the delicate curve of a swallow. He liked the motion, and was just beginning to wonder whether he would develop wings when he landed with a thump, in the rich soft grass of a meadow.

This presentation of the well-loved children's story is in every way a classic, but it also retains a wonderful sense of fun.

Abridged and illustrated by Inga Moore, this hardback edition could charm any reader with its sheer quality, its thick pages and incredibly beautiful illustrations.

A breathtaking book, and a gift which would be endlessly appreciated. --Rachel Ediss

Review:

I loved the book and did not want the characters' adventures to come to an end. -- 11-year-old Beth Anorak This is perhaps my favourite edition of this classic tale. Inga Moore's illustrations bring to life the English countryside with such light, depth and beauty that she created the perfect setting for the story. The characters [...] are brilliantly brought to life. Cotswold Preview

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick Pr
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0763642118
• ISBN 13: 9780763642112
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 182
• Illustrator: Moore Inga