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Aug 02, 2008 Christy rated it it was amazing

this ones a wonderful adventure!! i would recommend it to anyone!! especially if you similar toads and rats and badgers and weasles and moles!!!

This review has been hidden considering it contains spoilers. To view it, click hither. This is a very watered down version of the original novel. I chose to read it after it was gifted to my daughter, and I needed something light and happy to read between all my usual agonizing novels. Turns out, The Wind in the Willows was right up my aisle in those terms! 🤣
From this simple story, fifty-fifty in this condensed version, I took away a lot of adult themes in costume of the simple hijinks of some woods animals.
Firstly, and nigh obvious, is homosexuality. I mean, Mole and Rat were definit This is a very watered down version of the original novel. I chose to read it after it was gifted to my girl, and I needed something light and happy to read between all my usual disturbing novels. Turns out, The Wind in the Willows was right up my aisle in those terms! 🤣
From this simple story, even in this condensed version, I took abroad a lot of adult themes in costume of the simple hijinks of some forest animals.
Firstly, and nigh obvious, is homosexuality. I mean, Mole and Rat were definitely getting it in, permit'south be honest. I think all iv main characters (male, unmarried, alive alone or move in and out with each other frequently, lots of food and sleepovers) showroom characteristics of the modern gay man. The characters intendance so deeply about 1 another, championing each other even when they telephone call Bullshit. They dearest each other, like more than friendses. Because this story was written in early 1900s, Homosexuality was a taboo subject, but because they're cute animals instead of adult men, it flew under the radar. That's my own estimation, with love.
The way the friends subdue Toad's ceaseless "demand" to drive motorcars- isolating him at home for a few days while he "crashes" and "gets all of that out of his system" seems a direct reference to drug employ and interventions. Lol, call me crazy.
Also, there are many undertones of depression and mental wellness issues throughout. Most notably, when Rat speaks to the traveler & birds nigh heading southward. He wishes his life was better. He impulsively tidies & packs his things, intending to leave for "the South" until Mole tearfully begs him to stay, even to the point of physically restraining Rat while he cries and cries until he falls asleep. Once Rat wakes upward, Mole tin encounter that he's more of himself again and he sits and talks with Rat until he realizes that he actually loves his life where he is...
If that wasn't a metaphor for a depressive episode with an interrupted suicide attempt, Idk what is.
Like I said, I could be trying too hard to pull strings hither and there, simply I think this piece of archetype children'southward literature is a much deeper, or darker, story than first meets the eye. ...more

Oct 04, 2017 Alexa rated it it was ok

This book was cute with the talking animals that row boats and wear clothes, but the plot of this book is interesting and kinda intense for little kids. I read it when i was in fourth grade and i never really enjoyed it.

Aug 27, 2012 Cheryl rated it it was ok

Whereas I will admit that the volume was beautifully written from a linguistic communication point of view, I merely could non go into this one and did non savour it that much. I definitely question some of the themes as existence something to put forward to children. While I can admire the theme of great friendship and loyalty to your friends, I cannot condone the flaunting of the value of the police and non being answerable for wrongdoings. The characters do non abound through the story...except maybe Mole who find Whereas I will admit that the book was beautifully written from a language point of view, I only could not get into this ane and did non enjoy it that much. I definitely question some of the themes as being something to put forrard to children. While I can adore the theme of great friendship and loyalty to your friends, I cannot condone the flaunting of the value of the law and not existence accountable for wrongdoings. The characters do not grow through the story...except maybe Mole who discovers a great large earth of interest exterior of his hole in the ground. ...more

February thirteen, 2009 Heather rated it did not similar it

I know this is considered a archetype but I could never get into information technology. My parents tried to read it to me when I was a petty daughter and I had no interest. I tried to read it again a few years ago, as an adult, and still couldn't become past the first l pages. Guess it's just non for me. I know this is considered a classic but I could never become into it. My parents tried to read it to me when I was a trivial girl and I had no interest. I tried to read it over again a few years agone, every bit an developed, and still couldn't get past the kickoff 50 pages. Guess it's simply not for me. ...more

May 27, 2021 Katy K rated it actually liked it

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I'thousand rating this while keeping in mind I'm non the target audience. I didn't love it. It had some amusing moments in it. But, I plain think information technology would be more enjoyed by children who would probably be delighted by Toad'southward shenanigans.

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I'm rating this while keeping in mind I'yard non the target audience. I didn't dearest it. It had some amusing moments in it. But, I obviously think it would be more enjoyed by children who would probably exist delighted by Toad's shenanigans.

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April 29, 2020 Stacie rated information technology really liked it

This is one of the outset books I can remember checking out from the library as a child and information technology was but equally skilful this time I read it! What a great adventure among friends! Something mannerly to go lost in during COVID-nineteen.

May 12, 2020 Brittany rated it it was amazing

This was a cute and attainable adaptation of the classic story. My students enjoyed the stories and adventures that Mr. Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger got into throughout our read-aloud.

February 15, 2021 Aneesa rated it it was ok

Andrea said she liked this book, Ev I think was mostly bored or dislocated, I couldn't go the classist undertones out of my head. Granted, I missed nigh of it. Andrea said she liked this volume, Ev I think was more often than not bored or confused, I couldn't become the classist undertones out of my head. Granted, I missed most of information technology. ...more

Feb 25, 2021 Jodie rated it information technology was ok

Not sure how to review this book equally I didnt quite understand it.

Mole and Ratty are lovers it'due south confirmed Mole and Ratty are lovers it's confirmed ...more

Apr xx, 2015 Trista rated it it was astonishing

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The "wind in the Willows" is Kenneth Grahame'south write. It was book and somewhat cruel read that yous won't be sleep. The reader demand to know that the beautiful written, richly inventive adventures chronicled in Kenneth Grahame'due south. The wind in the willows is a very good book for children to read. I think I really enjoyed reading this book, anyone can read information technology, very funny, exiting, in some parts of the story information technology sort of gets suspenseful and you tin can ma

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The "wind in the Willows" is Kenneth Grahame's write. It was book and somewhat savage read that yous won't be sleep. The reader need to know that the beautiful written, richly inventive adventures chronicled in Kenneth Grahame'southward. The wind in the willows is a very expert book for children to read. I recall I really enjoyed reading this book, anyone can read information technology, very funny, exiting, in some parts of the story it sort of gets suspenseful and you tin get in into a play!
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Mole: A small burrowing mammal with night velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes, feeding mainly on worms, grubs, and other invertebrates.
Water rat: A large semiaquatic rat-like rodent. As well the water rat was very good at pond.
This book is well-nigh one twenty-four hour period, when mole: a peace-loving picayune animate being, cleans his house, he saw a water rat set opposite to him and brand lots of food: cake, pie, and beef. Mole was constitute water rat and play with him. One day the mole and water rat went to the picnic, they roared a boat, but mole can't swim as well can't road the boat, then the gunkhole was falling over, including this things, mole and h2o rat made a good couple, lots of things will happen to they. Subsequently the story, they made some new friends witch were toads and weasels. They e'er aid each other to run over whatever difficult happen or things.
This book is a wonderful adventure book!! I would recommend it to anyone!! Especially if yous like toads and rats or weasels and moles, I establish more interesting, happy, community and brave in this book, I understand the principle from this book was friendship was very of import, and you demand have brave to do anything, courageous and try doing somethings you lot think you lot tin't practise, breakthrough yourself. I hope you can read this interesting book-Current of air in the willows.

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December 12, 2011 Lashawn rated it liked it

We read this for the boy'southward bedtime 60 minutes. The boy really loved Mr. Toad for his wild antics and constant pride; the same characteristics I detested in Mr Toad when I was the boy's age. There were a lot of rambling bits I skipped over, and there were some points in the text that was just easier for me to paraphrase rather than read outright since the vocabulary was also ostentatious and dense, even for me. Just other scenes I took bang-up delight. At ane betoken, the boy savage asleep every bit I was reading "Thursday Nosotros read this for the boy's bedtime hour. The boy really loved Mr. Toad for his wild antics and constant pride; the same characteristics I detested in Mr Toad when I was the boy'due south age. At that place were a lot of rambling $.25 I skipped over, and there were some points in the text that was but easier for me to paraphrase rather than read outright since the vocabulary was too ostentatious and dense, fifty-fifty for me. Just other scenes I took groovy delight. At one signal, the boy fell asleep equally I was reading "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" and I kept reading anyway considering the prose was so beautiful. For a agglomeration of stuffy, proper animals who just want to live the quiet British style, this rated 3 stuffed picnic baskets out of five. ...more than

Sep 12, 2008 Mari62 rated it really liked it

The Current of air in the Willows is a book about Mole,Rat,Whisel,and thier crazy friend Toad.Toad is always getting in trouble with the lawso,his friends were planning to teach him a lesson.When the day to teach Toad a lesson has come up Whisel,Rat,and Mole get to Toad Hall.(Toad'due south house)Whisel takes Toad into the livingroom and talks sence into Toad merely,when Whisel tells Toad to echo everything he but siad Toad says no and that he was not sorry.And so,Whisel tells Toad that they're all moving into Toad Hall, The Wind in the Willows is a book most Mole,Rat,Whisel,and thier crazy friend Toad.Toad is always getting in trouble with the lawso,his friends were planning to teach him a lesson.When the solar day to teach Toad a lesson has come Whisel,Rat,and Mole get to Toad Hall.(Toad'due south house)Whisel takes Toad into the livingroom and talks sence into Toad but,when Whisel tells Toad to repeat everything he only siad Toad says no and that he was not distressing.So,Whisel tells Toad that they're all moving into Toad Hall,then orders Mole and Rat to take Toad to his room.The three friends all take turns in Toads room existence the gaurd and then Toad doesn't escape. ...more than

Jan 13, 2009 Andjelija rated it it was amazing

the current of air in the willows is a amazing book about animals and there lives on the river bank. mr.toad, mole, h2o rat, otter, and annoy are all very good friends, mr.toad gets them all in troble by steeling, running abroad(from domicile and jail), speendeing all his money and other sorts of things.

i was able to connect to moal when he became adept friends with water rat. he felt very lucky to have a new friend. i all ways feel that way when i make a new friend.

i would recomend this volume to anyone who li

the air current in the willows is a astonishing volume about animals and in that location lives on the river bank. mr.toad, mole, water rat, otter, and annoy are all very expert friends, mr.toad gets them all in troble by steeling, running abroad(from domicile and jail), speendeing all his money and other sorts of things.

i was able to connect to moal when he became good friends with water rat. he felt very lucky to have a new friend. i all ways experience that way when i make a new friend.

i would recomend this volume to anyone who likes to read books for little kids. i gave this volume 5 stars because i loved it very much.

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December 26, 2009 Snooka L. rated it it was amazing

This book is a cracking volume! It was then good I read information technology in 3 days. It is about 2 friends who dearest to explore. One day one of the friends want to go in to the forest. The other friend thinks its a bad idea considering badger lives there and anybody thinks annoy is mean. It turns out they become friends. This book is a great read for all ages.

Read this ane out loud to my daughter a few years ago. What I remember near about it is being bored. It seems similar we just slogged through information technology (we rarely quit reading in the middle). I know it's supposed to be a neat children'due south classic, merely I retrieve Disney constitute the 2 interesting parts & ran with it.
Mayhap if I had picked upwardly an abridged copy we would have enjoyed it more than. Read this one out loud to my girl a few years ago. What I think most about it is being bored. It seems like we just slogged through it (nosotros rarely quit reading in the middle). I know it's supposed to be a bully children's archetype, but I call back Disney found the two interesting parts & ran with it.
Perhaps if I had picked upward an abridged copy we would have enjoyed information technology more. ...more

The writer has fabricated these animals human-like in the way they eat fancy meals, live in houses, philosophize, and drive cars. She too keeps them as animals in the locations of their houses, and their habits. Information technology is an interesting combination in her character evolution, and I enjoyed reading of their adventures together with the younger boys.

Jul 27, 2009 Jeslyn rated it it was amazing

This is i of the best reads of my life - happy, happy times. I read this to my fake kids (Annie, Clara and Hitsch) on Sun afternoons over a span of several months in 2008. We became even closer friends as a result; an unforgettable fourth dimension with an unforgettable volume.

Sep eighteen, 2011 Cindy rated information technology it was astonishing

Precisely why I dearest my book order! Never would have met Mole, Badger, Ratty or Toad. Would love to have them equally friends! I loved it and then much I bought a copy. The 75th anniversary edition with corking illustrations. So descriptive. I was carried away.

Ohhhhh, I dear this book! I desire information technology for my personal library. I checked out copies for all my kids and nosotros read it aloud. Exist sure to get the big version with beautiful pictures (I couldn't find the exact version for the picture) and don't forget the popcorn! Ohhhhh, I love this book! I desire it for my personal library. I checked out copies for all my kids and nosotros read information technology aloud. Be sure to get the big version with beautiful pictures (I couldn't find the exact version for the picture) and don't forget the popcorn! ...more

I tin still picture this little hard embrace on my white and gold book shelf in my little girl room. Very special childhood retentiveness.

Aug 01, 2008 Jenn rated it really liked it

A babyhood favorite. It makes me nostalgic.

Sep 01, 2008 Jeffrey rated information technology liked information technology

seeing if i cant relive some childhood, if non mine, someones.

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