Cover of The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

First published
1908
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a children's novel published in 1908. It follows Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they attempt to help the wealthy but reckless Mr. Toad, who becomes dangerously obsessed with motorcars and lands himself in serious trouble. Their adventures along the riverbank and through the Wild Wood blend friendship, excitement, and humor. Based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son, this tale of anthropomorphized animals has become a beloved classic of British literature.

  • Fantasy fiction
  • Animals
  • Humorous stories
  • England
  • Friendship
  • Pastoral fiction

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #289. The Wind in the Willows on Wikipedia.

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