The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame: Free Read Online

Name: The Wind in the Willows
Author: Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a public-domain animal fantasy first published in 1908. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932)
First published: 1908
Type: Animal fantasy
Suggested age: 7+ · Kid-safe pick
Cost: free

What is The Wind in the Willows about?

Mole leaves his spring-cleaning to meet Rat on the riverbank, and they become friends with the grumpy Badger and the boastful Toad. Toad's mania for motor cars gets him into trouble, and his friends must help him win back Toad Hall. It is a cosy book about friendship, home and the English countryside.

About Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame was a Scottish writer (1859–1932) who worked at the Bank of England and first told these stories to his young son.

Is The Wind in the Willows suitable for children?

Gentle and funny. A great read-aloud.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Kenneth Grahame died in 1932, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wind in the Willows free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote The Wind in the Willows?

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932). Kenneth Grahame was a Scottish writer (1859–1932) who worked at the Bank of England and first told these stories to his young son..

What age is The Wind in the Willows for?

We suggest 7+. Gentle and funny. A great read-aloud.