Take a photo of a barcode or cover
kaylielongley 's review for:
The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
This book may be over a hundred years old, with my copy even having a broken binding and an advert for 75ยข books, but it's still relevant, charming, and hysterical.
The circle of friends are 4 anthropomorphic animals whose meanderings highlight the importance of adventuring into the world and having a home to return to. Home, in its many forms, is a meal, shelter, and one's friends. Each friend serves a different purpose and attitude about wandering or staying. I particularly enjoyed Badger's initial feelings against society and how his friends encouraged his integration. While Badger develops, his cocky friend Toad does not, despite a tour of misfortunes like prison and homelessness.
This is a children's book, so each chapter serves as a complete story in itself, so the book is rather thematic instead of plot-driven, even down to its anticlimactic battle to reclaim Toad's home. Omissions between chapters result in being told, not shown action. Beautiful sketches and setting descriptions make up for this. Middle grade books often require morals, but this captivating storytelling was a little different, as each character remains very true to themselves. I was compelled by this narrative and read almost all of it in one sitting.
The circle of friends are 4 anthropomorphic animals whose meanderings highlight the importance of adventuring into the world and having a home to return to. Home, in its many forms, is a meal, shelter, and one's friends. Each friend serves a different purpose and attitude about wandering or staying. I particularly enjoyed Badger's initial feelings against society and how his friends encouraged his integration. While Badger develops, his cocky friend Toad does not, despite a tour of misfortunes like prison and homelessness.
This is a children's book, so each chapter serves as a complete story in itself, so the book is rather thematic instead of plot-driven, even down to its anticlimactic battle to reclaim Toad's home. Omissions between chapters result in being told, not shown action. Beautiful sketches and setting descriptions make up for this. Middle grade books often require morals, but this captivating storytelling was a little different, as each character remains very true to themselves. I was compelled by this narrative and read almost all of it in one sitting.