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The Wind in the Willows

By: Kenneth Grahame
Narrated by: Alan Bennett
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Summary

 When the Water Rat invites the unassuming Mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise Badger comes along for the ride as well, so begins a marvellous season of adventure for the three friends. Mr Toad (he of Toad Hall) completes a happy foursome, but his tendency to get into hot water leads him into some rather hair-raising scrapes of his own.

From an idyllic riverside picnic to a snowy encounter in the Wild Wood, and from poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new motor car to battling the massed ranks of Stoats, Weasels, and Ferrets in a battle for Toad Hall, there's never a dull moment when they are all together!

In his own inimitable style, Alan Bennett gives voice to each and every character in Kenneth Grahame's beguiling novel.

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I was read this book by a teacher at school and loved it. Listening to Alan Bennett is even better. He becomes "Ratty", "Mole", "Badger" and most importantly of all "Toad". I have lost count of how many times I have listened to this audiobook and yet I never tire of it. Mr Toad's lisping over-confidence and conceit are a delight as are all the other character's voices. A must-listen - lots of times!

Listening to Alan Bennett is a "comfort listen"

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Read this in my youth. Read to my sons & they loved it too. Now enjoying Alan Bennets dulcet tones reading to me!
Love the characterisation & tempo.
PS my youngest son, now a grown up actor is playing Otter at Kew.

Forgotten memories

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I may be 68 but I still read and listen to Wind in the Wliiows, great story

Childhood favourite

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Love love love. Honestly my all time favourite audiobook. Despite knowing it off by heart, I will listen to this over and over again forever.

Still the best version of Wind in the Willows

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lovely tale beautifully read and played. voices are just perfect and a classic children's story ideal for adults too

badger Miley and ratty

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