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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (1859 – 1932) is a childrens novel based on four anthropomorphised animals. The story begins with a Mole who adventures outside of his underground world. The book was first published in 1908 as an un-illustrated (plain text) edition. <br><br>Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format. All of the Mermaids Classics epublications are reproductions of classic antique books that were originally published in print format, mostly over a century ago and are now republished in digital format as ebooks. Begin to build your collection of digital books by looking for more literary gems from Mermaids Classics.

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Oh it’s not a day for cleaning! Perhaps it’s a day for nothing I expected… So says little Moley as she ventures out into the Wide World for the first time, a realm of sunshine and darkness, comfort and threat. There she will meet the friendly Ratty, secretly dreaming of lives he could have led, the mystical Badger from the deep heart of the Wild Wood, and of course the splendid and preposterous Toad of Toad Hall, who lives life to the full and leaves chaos in his wake. Meanwhile, somewhere in the shadows, a certain Weasel is hatching a plan that would ruin Moley’s world forever… Glyn Maxwell’s Wind in the Willows tells the beloved tale once more in all its wistful charm, set in a timeless England where a spirit of friendship, grace and compassion ‘lets the best be done, and the worst undone.’

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Originally written as a series of bedtime stories for the author's son, «The Wind in the Willows» is a classic of children's literature that can equally be enjoyed by adults. It tells the adventures of the Toad, the Mole, the Rat, and the Badger who all live along or by the riverbank. This collection of stories is a captivating timeless classic.

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In this delightful tale an unnamed boy discovers that there is a dragon living in the downs above his house. But this is no ordinary dragon, this is an erudite, poetry-loving dragon. The boy and the dragon become friends in short order. Unfortunately, the villagers also discover that there is a dragon living in the downs and they send for the great dragon slayer St. George. The boy and the dragon need a plan, a plan that will save the life of this unique and delightful dragon. This edition is illustrated with whimsical dragons throughout. From the author of 'The Wind in the Willows.'

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The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Scottish novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals (Mole, Rat (a European water vole), Toad, and Badger) in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames Valley. In 1908, Grahame retired from his position as secretary of the Bank of England. He moved back to Berkshire, where he had lived as a child, and spent his time by the River Thames, doing much as the animal characters in his book do – to quote, «simply messing about in boats» – and expanding the bedtime stories he had earlier told his son Alastair into a manuscript for the book. The novel was in its 31st printing when playwright A. A. Milne adapted part of it for the stage as Toad of Toad Hall in 1929. In 1949, the first film adaptation was produced by Walt Disney as one of two segments in the package film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Famous works of the author Kenneth Grahame: Pagan Papers, The Golden Age, Dream Days, including «The Reluctant Dragon», The Headswoman, The Wind in the Willows.

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"The Reluctant Dragon" is an 1898 children's story by Kenneth Grahame, originally published as a chapter in his book Dream Days. It is Grahame's most famous short story, arguably better known than Dream Days itself or the related The Golden Age. It can be seen as a prototype to most modern stories in which the dragon is a sympathetic character rather than a threat. The story takes place in the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire (where the author lived and where, according to legend, St. George did fight a dragon). In Grahame's story, a young boy discovers an erudite, poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. The two become friends, but soon afterwards the dragon is discovered by the townsfolk, who send for St George to rid them of it. The boy introduces St George to the dragon, and the two decide that it would be better for them not to fight. Eventually, they decide to stage a fake joust between the two combatants. As the two have planned, St George harmlessly spears the dragon through a shallow fold of skin suggested by the dragon, and the townsfolk rejoice (though not all of them, as some had placed bets on the dragon winning). St George then proclaims that the dragon is reformed in character, and he assures the townsfolk that the dragon is not dangerous. So the dragon is then accepted by the people. Famous works of the author Kenneth Grahame: Pagan Papers, The Golden Age, Dream Days, including «The Reluctant Dragon», The Headswoman, The Wind in the Willows.

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Lastekirjanduse klassikasse kuuluvas Kenneth Grahame’i raamatus „Tuulesahin pajudes” ootavad ees võrratud ja isevärki seiklused, mis viivad lugeja imelise looduse rüppe ja heidavad pilgu metsaasukate põnevatele seiklustele. Teose sündmused arenevad ühe jõe kaldal ja seda ümbritsevatel niitudel, kus kõigil raamatu tegelastel – Mutil, Vesirotil, Konnal, Mägral jt – on igal ühel ajada oma asi. Nad kutsuvad lugeja endaga uitama, sõpru leidma, üksteist aitama ja lõbutsema. Kuid alatihti satuvad nad mingitesse sekeldustesse, täpselt nagu inimesedki. Raamatu autor ongi kõigile tegelastele omistanud inimeste parimad omadused, mis aitavad nad üle kõigist takistustest. Nendes lugudes on peidus tõeline võlumaailm, millele lisavad omakorda värvi Ernest H. Shepardi imelised pildid.

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Dragons have thrilled the imagination since the days of ancient Greece and Rome. From heroes like Hercules to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, from Frodo in The Hobbit to St. George, generations of heroes – real and fictional – have sought to slay the Great Worms and plunder their treasure troves. This volume collects 25 modern and classic works about dragons (plus a bonus short poem), from Beowulf to the Brothers Grimm, from Lewis Carroll's «Jabberwocky» to modern tales great new writers like Michael Kurland and Gary Lovisi. Included are: <P> SYMPATHY FOR DRAGONS, by John Gregory Betancourt<BR> THE FOUR CLEVER BROTHERS, by The Brothers Grimm<BR> THE FIFTY-FIRST DRAGON, by Heywood Broun<BR> THE SLAYING OF THE MONSTER, by R. H. Barlow and H. P. Lovecraft<BR> THE KING OF THE FISHES, by Joseph Jacobs<BR> THE STUDENT WHO WAS FORCIBLY MADE KING, by Anonymous<BR> OF MICE & DRAGONS, by Gary Lovisi<BR> THE DRAGON OF THE NORTH, by Andrew Lang<BR> THE RELUCTANT DRAGON, by Kenneth Grahame<BR> JOHN THE TRUE, by Joseph Jacobs<BR> VERNAN'S DRAGON, by John Gregory Betancourt<BR> HOW THE DRAGON WAS TRICKED, by J. G. von Hahn<BR> LILY AND THE LION, by the Brothers Grimm<BR> LILY AND THE DRAGON, by Michael Kurland<BR> THE PRINCE AND THE DRAGON, by Andrew Lang<BR> WHY THE RED DRAGON IS THE EMBLEM OF WALES, by W. Jenkyn Thomas<BR> JABBERWOCKY, by Lewis Carroll<BR> THE DRAGON'S TEETH, by Nathaniel Hawthorne<BR> THE DRAGON OF WANTLEY, by Henry Carey<BR> THE LAST OF THE DRAGONS, by E. Nesbit<BR> THE DRAGON OF LA TRINITA, by Mary Lovett Cameron<BR> THE LITTLE BULL-CALF, by Andrew Lang<BR> RICH PETER THE PEDLAR, by George Webbe Dasent<BR> THE TWO BROTHERS, by The Brothers Grimm<BR> THE MANDELBROT DRAGON, by Mary A. Turzillo<BR> THE TALE OF BEOWULF, by Anonymous (translated by William Morris) <P> And don't forget to search this ebook store for «Wildside Megapack» to see more great collections, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to mysteries, westerns, adventure stories, and more! (View them by publication date to see the most recent additions.)

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This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works – the Œuvre – of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook – easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Wind in the Willows • The Wind in the Willows • The Golden Age • The Reluctant Dragon • Dream Days • The Wind in the Willows • Dream Days • Pagan Papers • Dream Days • The Golden Age • The Headswoman • etc.

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