Wind in the Willows

[theatokos]

I've been reading Wind in the Willows to Bennett. It seems far too advanced to be considered a children's book - the language is complex and the plot is not quite what I'm used to in kids' literature. But we're both enjoying it.

However, I am beginning to see far too much of Mr Toad in me for my liking. Yet some how he manages to keep a close band of loyal friends about him, so perhaps it'll be alright in the end.

Comments

[bravenewcentury.livejournal.com]

Oooh, The Dark is Rising series is wonderful, a real old favourite of mine as a child. If you're after recommendations for books of a similar character I recommend anything by E. Nesbit (though particularly Five Children and It) and The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea (as steeped in Irish mythology as Cooper's books are in Welsh and English).

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! Thank you! I'll keep my eyes open for those.