Wind in the Willows, The

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

This much-loved story follows a group of animal friends in the English countryside as they pursue adventure ... and as adventure pursues them! The chief characters - Mole, Rat, and Toad - generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derring-do.

Although classed as children's literature, The Wind in the Willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The vocabulary is decidedly not "Dick and Jane", and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to treasure, even if well-equipped for the journey. Parents will appreciate the themes of loyalty, manners, self-restraint, and comradeship which are evident throughout the book. When the characters err, they are prompt to acknowlege it, and so a reading of this book can model good behavior to children, who will otherwise be enchanted with the many ways in which the lives of these bucolic characters differ from modern life.

This book was so successful that it enabled the author to retire from banking and take up a country life somewhat like that of his creations. It has been adapted for screen, stage, and even a ride at the original Disneyland.
(Summary by Mark F. Smith)

Total running time: 6:47:04 Read by Mark F. Smith

You can listen to the recording for free at http://librivox.org/the-wind-in-the-willows-by-kenneth-grahame

Chapters:

• 01 - The River Bank
  
• 02 - The Open Road
  
• 03 - The Wild Wood
  
• 04 - Mr. Badger
  
• 05 - Dolce Dolmum
  
• 06 - Mr. Toad
  
• 07 - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
  
• 08 - Toad's Adventures
  
• 09 - Wayfarers All
  
• 10 - The Further Adventures of Toad
  
• 11 - 'Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears'
  
• 12 - The Return of Ulysses
  
  
  The Android App "The Wind in the Willows Audio Book" is a full featured media player with:
  
• Selectable Table of Contents to allow to jump to the start of any of the chapters.
  
• Adjustable Progress Bar to allow to jump to any spot in the current playing chapter
  
• Previous Chapter Button
  
• Rewind Button
  
• Play / Pause Button
  
• Fast Forward Button
  
• Next Chapter Button
  
  
  The "The Wind in the Willows Audio Book" App will not use up your data plan's minutes by downloading the audio files (mp3) over and over. You will download load all the data when you install the App. The "The Wind in the Willows Audio Book" App works even in airplane mode and in places without Wi-Fi or phone network access! So you can listen to your audio book anywhere anytime! The "The Wind in the Willows Audio Book" App automatically pauses when you make or receive a phone call and automatically resumes after the call ends. The "The Wind in the Willows Audio Book" App will continue to play until you exit the App or pause the reading so it is perfect for listening in bed, at the gym, or while driving into work.