He walks to the Wild Wood, where glinting eyes stare from dark holes and strange whistles echo. The car entrances Toad, who discovers a sudden passion for automobiles.įall turns to winter, and Mole gets a yen to visit the mysterious Mr. Two days into their travels, a “motor-car” hurtles past, startling the horse and causing the wagon to tumble into a ditch. He has bought a colorful wagon-a house on wheels-and Rat and Mole join him on a journey. One day, they scull up to Toad Hall to visit Mr.
Rat invites Mole to live with him Mole accepts. Rat quickly sets it right, and Mole apologizes. On the return trip with Rat, Mole eagerly tries to work the oars-but capsizes the boat.
Otter says Toad will soon tire of it and take up another adventurous hobby. Toad hurries past in his latest water toy, a fancy competition rowboat. Badger drops by, but he’s grumpy around too much company and leaves. Rat, a water rat, who invites Mole to go boating. He wanders until he comes to a river, the first he’s ever seen.
Mole ventures up from his burrow to the surface and rejoices in the warm sun on the meadows. The 2019 Cervantes Digital eBook edition is the basis for this study guide. The book has been adapted into feature films, television productions, and a dozen works for stage, including musicals and an opera. The 1931 edition famously featured drawings by Ernest H. Widely considered one of the greatest literary works for children, The Wind in the Willows has been reprinted dozens of times, and many editions are illustrated by famous artists.
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