{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-1","title":"The Wind in the Willows","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eKenneth Grahame\u003c\/b\u003e, is part of the \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographies of the authors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootnotes and endnotes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComments by other famous authors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy questions to challenge the readers viewpoints and expectations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliographies for further reading \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndices \u0026amp; Glossaries, when appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. \u003ci\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble Classics \u003c\/i\u003epulls together a constellation of influences--biographical, historical, and literary--to enrich each readers understanding of these enduring works.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Mole decides he has had enough tiresome spring-cleaning for one day, the scrappy nonesuch throws down his broom and bolts out of his house looking for fun and adventure. He quickly finds it in the form of the Water Rat, who takes the wide-eyed Mole boating and introduces him to the mysteries of life on the river and in the Wild Wood. Mole also meets Ratty's good friends: the kindly, solid Badger and the irrepressible Toad. Soon, the quartet's escapades--including car crashes, a sojourn in jail, and a battle with the weasels who try to take over Toad Hall--become the talk of the animal kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with familiar human types disguised as animals, \u003cb\u003eKenneth Grahame\u003c\/b\u003e's \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e, like all exemplary children's literature, has always appealed greatly to grown-ups as well. Though first published in 1908, when \"motor-cars\" were new and rare, \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e presents surprisingly contemporary--and uproariously funny--portraits of speed-crazed Mr. Toad, generous Badger, poetic Ratty, and newly-emancipated Mole. And lurking all the while within the humor and good spirits, Grahame's deeply felt commentary on courage, generosity, and above all, friendship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTRONGGardner McFall is the author of two children's books and a collection of poetry. She teaches children's literature at Hunter College in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUATB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089711673599,"sku":"*R0048155*","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/5550\/7364\/files\/5275143482755.jpg?v=1769114008","url":"https:\/\/shop.onceuponatimebooks.com\/products\/the-wind-in-the-willows-1","provider":"Once Upon a Time Books AR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}