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The Wind in the Willows

By: Kenneth Grahame
Narrated by: Michael Hordern
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Publisher's summary

Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.
©2007 Kenneth Grahame (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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Wonderful performance of a true classic.

The Wind in the Willows is a story perfect for all ages and the language is just lovely. This particular version is perfect. Mr Hordern' voice, theatricality, even the speed which he reads is spot on for this classic. I honestly cannot think of anything that would improve the hours I spent listening.

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Great Voices- Low Voice

Charming story. starts qusint and becomes quite the adventure. Characters are imaginative, and they drive the story.

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Good book to put yourself and your child asleep to

didn't like it when I was a child, still don't like it. From a Child's View; Toad was wasteful, stubborn, rude and whining. I would be called this when I fit the desription. Ratty was kind, resourceful, helpful and shared Not so often. From an Adult Point of view; found the story dragging. I skipped a few parts because they were sooo slow.

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they became a fairy tale...

lovely story. well read. loved toad's voice. I will read this to my children. just wonderful.

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Astounding performance.

Michael Hordern is exquisite as the reader. He is far and away the best reader of what I consider one of the best books ever written.

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Excellent!

Such a sweet tender story and perfectly read by a truly gifted narrator. Loved it!

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Toad gets himself into trouble

A few times I laughed at what toad was able to get away with. I was genuinely intrigued at what happened on the island when they found the lost critter. Badger was my favorite character.

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good for sleep

not a lot of loud crying or shouting like in other books, story is fine to fall asleep to—no music

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Splendid reading of a Splendid book

Masterfully read by an actor's actor of yesteryear. And, Kenneth Grahame's narrative and word painting speaks for itself!

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Perfect for bedtime

Michael Hordern’s voice is perfect for this story — resonant and warm. The story is slow moving and wonderfully descriptive, from the landscape to the furniture and crockery in the animals’ homes. If you have a hard time falling asleep, this is your bedtime tale.

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