The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

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For over one hundred years, The Wind in the Willows has captivated readers of all ages for its portrayal of camaraderie and adventure.

The story revolves around four anthropomorphized friends: the homebody Mole, the water-wise and worldly Rat, the wise Badger, and the "rich and respected but wholly self-centered" Toad—traipse about in Edwardian England through the Thames Valley.

The experiences of the four, ranging from edifying conversations to a thrilling jailbreak, keep spirits high while instructing in the value of friendship, loyalty, and trustworthiness.