{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-9781914602511","title":"The Wind in the Willows","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChiltern Publishing was formed in 2018 with a vision to create the most beautiful classics.\u003c\/b\u003e Using a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques, 19th Century quality has met 21st Century technology. With wonderfully detailed covers, sparkling gilt edges, creamy pages, and stitched binding, they are the most beautiful classics ever published.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic children's novel by the British novelist Kenneth\u003cbr\u003eGrahame, first published in 1908. \u003c\/b\u003eIt details the story of Mole, Ratty, and\u003cbr\u003eBadger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars\u003cbr\u003eand gets into trouble. They navigate the English countryside and learn valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son, Alastair. It has been adapted numerous times for both stage and screen. \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/i\u003e has become a classic of British literature and has been adapted multiple times in different media. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrahame, Kenneth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth Grahame\u003c\/b\u003e was a British writer best remembered for the classic of children's literature \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows.\u003c\/i\u003e Scottish by birth, he spent most of his childhood with his grandmother in England, following the death of his mother and his father's inability to look after the children. Orphaned at an early age, Grahame went to live with his grandmother in England and attended St. Edward's School, Oxford. Money was lacking for him to go to the university. Hence, his family guided him into a career at the Bank of England, with which he stayed until ill health compelled him to retire in 1908.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiltern Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894813823250,"sku":"9781914602511","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c75798f0-b18c-46bd-aef2-f6fa60764830.jpg?v=1764073321","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wind-in-the-willows-9781914602511","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}