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Toad Triumphant [Paperback]

William Horwood (Author)

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Publisher: HarperCollins; 1ST edition (1995)
ASIN: B000O8SKKU

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first two, March 25, 1998

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I thought the original Wind in the Willows and the sequel Willows in Winter were better executed than Toad Triumphant. Toad Triumphant is a little disjointed, the characterization a little unbelievable at times (e.g. mole's depression) and the story sags in parts (although things pick up with Horwood's clever ending). On the other hand, Patrick Benson deserves high marks for his excellent illustrations which accompany the text. I suppose Mr. Horwood wanted to try something a little different by delving into the histories of the river bank animals and bringing romantic love into their world, but I don't believe this approach worked as well. I feel the book is better than average, but as I said, I like Kenneth Grahame's orginal and Horwood's first sequel better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The True Toad, March 30, 2011

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I am a very big fan of all the willows books. I think this Toad Triumphant is a masterpeice. It truly shows the true Toad character, How he can and does give of himself for others. He even shows great courage in this book. WHY hasnt anyone made a movie of this one? I would if I could. Read this book and it will be a favorite, even from a willows super fan such as my very own self.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost as good as the original, June 14, 2009

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I loved reading The Wind in the Willows with my kids and was glad I came upon that piece of literature for my own sake that I wouldn't have otherwise. I was concerned a sequel by another author would ruin it. But The Willows in Winter lives up to the original and is a joy to read, and this one is almost as good.

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It was a warm afternoon in early May and Toad lay propped up on the terrace overlooking his garden, gazing dreamily into the middle distance from the comfort of a wicker chaise longue. Read the first page

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Toad Hall, Water Rat, Wild Wood, Monsieur Toad, Senior Bishop, Commissioner of Police, Lathbury Pike, Mole End, Grand Opening, Established Church, Head Gardener, Imperial Caesar, Old Tom, Monsieur Prendergast, The Final Date

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The Willows at Christmas by William Horwood in Front Matter
The Wind in the Willows (Thomas Dunne Books) by Kenneth Grahame in Front Matter
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The Willows and Beyond by William Horwood in Front Matter

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