Spend a season on the river bank and take a walk on the
wild side . . .
Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating
with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that
reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. The four become the firmest of friends,
but after Toad's latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched
weasels?
PLUS A behind-the-scenes journey, including author profile, a guide to who's
who, activities and more.
About the Author
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, but grew
up with relatives in Berkshire where he developed his love for the countryside
surrounding the upper parts of the River Thames. He was educated at St Edward's
in Oxford, but instead of going on to Oxford University he joined the Bank of
England, where he rose to become Secretary. He wrote several books including The
Golden Age and Dream Days which includes the short
story 'The Reluctant Dragon' (later made into a Disney movie).
Kenneth Grahame developed the character of Toad in The Wind in the
Willows to amuse his young son, Alistair. It was published in 1908 and
still remains a best-loved children's classic.
Date: 2002-09-03
Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up
in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and
worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer,
before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman
Theatre.
His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986.
Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with
millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release
an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation
of fans.
Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.
Brian Jacques (pronounced 'jakes') was born in Liverpool in 1939, and grew up
in Kirkdale, close to the docks. He left school at the age of fifteen and
worked as a railway fireman, bus driver, postmaster and stand-up entertainer,
before beginning his writing career with a residency at the renowned Everyman
Theatre.
His first book for children, Redwall, was published in 1986.
Twenty-one further books in the series were published to global acclaim, with
millions of copies sold worldwide. In 2021 Netflix announced plans to release
an animated film of Redwall that will introduce the series to a new generation
of fans.
Brian died in Liverpool on 5 February 2011.
