The River Bank: A sequel to Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows

Description: Product Description Washington Post Notable Books: "A charming and funny sequel to Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows."In this delightful dive into the bygone world of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows staunch Mole, sociable Water Rat, severe Badger, and troublesome and ebullient Toad of Toad Hall are joined by a young mole lady, Beryl, and her dear friend, Rabbit. There are adventures, kidnappings, lost letters, and family secretslavishly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Kathleen Jennings.Praise for Kij Johnson:The Fox Woman immediately sets the author in the front rank of today’s novelists.” Lloyd AlexanderJohnson has a singular vision and I’m going to be borrowing (stealing) from her.” Sherman AlexieJohnson’s language is beautiful, her descriptions of setting visceral, and her characters compellingly drawn.” Publishers Weekly (starred re-view)Johnson would fit quite comfortably on a shelf with Karen Russell, Erin Morgen-stern and others who hover in the simultaneous state of being both literary” and fantasy” writers.” Shelf AwarenessKij Johnson’s stories have won the Sturgeon, World Fantasy, and Nebula awards. She has taught writing and has worked at Dark Horse, Microsoft, and Real Networks. She has run bookstores, worked as a radio announcer and engineer, edited cryptic crosswords, and waitressed in a strip bar.Kathleen Jennings was raised on fairytales in western Queensland. She trained as a lawyer and filled the margins of her notes with pen-and-ink illustrations. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy award and has received several Ditmar Awards. She lives in Brisbane, Australia. From School Library Journal Gr 3–6—This sequel to Kenneth Grahame's classic tale begins a year after the original. New arrivals Beryl, a mild mannered authoress, and Rabbit, a flighty rabbit, join Mole, Badger, Rat, and Toad on the River Bank. Toad, a reformed motorist, initiates a series of shenanigans when he becomes obsessed with obtaining a motorcycle, with Rabbit serving as an all-too-eager accomplice. Mole, initially avoidant of Beryl, is later revealed to be her brother and the two set off to save their friends from themselves, leaving behind a letter that leads Badger and Rat to believe the two have wed. The story ends with the merry band going head-to-head against a fox and his gang after Toad and Rabbit are captured. Johnson's attention to world-building and characterization create an engaging read with modern appeal while maintaining the aesthetic of the original. It also works as a stand-alone for new readers, though references to events covered in the first book are sprinkled throughout. Black-and-white line spot art and full-page spreads add to the nostalgic feel. VERDICT Ideal for lovers of anthropomorphic animal adventure stories or those seeking to recapture the spirit of Grahame's original story.—Nicole Signoretta Sutton, Kingston Elementary School, Cherry Hill, NJ About the Author Kij Johnson's stories have won the Sturgeon, World Fantasy, and Nebula awards. She has taught writing and has worked at Tor, Dark Horse, Microsoft, and Real Networks. She has run bookstores, worked as a radio announcer and engineer, edited cryptic crosswords, and waitressed in a strip bar.Kathleen Jennings was raised on fairytales in western Queensland. She trained as a lawyer and filled the margins of her notes with pen and ink illustrations. She has been nominated for the World Fantasy award and has received several Ditmar Awards. She lives in Brisbane, Australia.condition info: May contain some writing or highlighting. Ships FAST, directly from !

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