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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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LOVE LOVE LOVE

The narrator really makes this for me. The writing is, of course, amazing, but this feels like a comforting uncle or grandfather reading to you. A keeper!

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Perfect narration of a classic

This book is the perfect antidote to a bad day. Charming, with spot on narration.

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An all time favorite splendidly performed.

This story is an all time favorite of mine that is splendidly performed. I read this as a boy and occasionally I revisit it during times of stress as an adult. Love that I can listen to it now.

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An older, warmer world.

An eminently comforting story from an eminently comforting time. The friendship, loyalty, and manners of the animals stand out not so much because they are animals, but because they hail from a more genteel time. In terms of the themes, conveyed allegorically, the characters and their deeds and speech, as well as the language of narration, this is a vastly more edifying story for children than most, and a more comforting escape for adult listeners, rendered all the more so, by the pitch-perfect narrator. Recommended for all.

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Classic story and exceptionally read

This story is a classic and was very well read. Listening to it brought me back to when I was young.

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My favorate read version of the willows!

This of course is a masterpiece of a novel..My review is more about the naration of this classic childhood story(therfore best for adults as well).There realy are so many great readings to choose from here..I have found ralph coshums reading very good.however,i like michael hordens the best..this is why..first, he has a grandfather type voice which is great for this book .second he reads nice and slow[note the difference in time length.]he realy makes this book perfect JOY...hope this helps you choose...enjoy...

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Excellent narration by Michael Hordern

This book is well read at a nice, slow pace in a grandfatherly voice. Perfect narration for this delightful children's book.

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What a Delight.

I hadn't read this book since childhood. This reading was a sheer delight. A wonderful book to entertain both children and adults on a road trip.

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Classic Story, Lackluster Performance

Unfortunately, do to the readers Lackluster monotone voice I had trouble getting through this book.

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Wonderful voice, wonderful story

Settle back and listen to great and comforting literature read by a magnificent performer. Pure bliss.

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