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William Horwood
Winter in den Weiden.
Synopsis
Winter has come to the riverbank, and Mole, Ratty, Toad, and Badger must contend with the season's hardships together. William Horwood's authorized sequel to Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows continues the adventures of Grahame's beloved animal characters in the same gentle, pastoral style as the original.
As snow settles over the Wild Wood and the River, old friendships are tested, an old threat resurfaces, and the small community must pull together to see out the winter and protect the world they've built.
Written with full support from the Grahame estate, this is the first of Horwood's four Tales of the Willows books continuing the story beyond the original novel.
Genres
Characters
The MoleProtagonist
A gentle, home-loving animal, one of the core riverbank friends.
RattyProtagonist
The Water Rat, a loyal and adventurous friend to Mole.
Water RatSupporting
Mr. ToadSupporting
The impulsive, boastful owner of Toad Hall.
Mother BadgerSupporting
The wise, reclusive elder of the Wild Wood community.
Frequently asked questions
What inspired the author to write this sequel?
William Horwood was inspired to write this story after acquiring an original illustration by E.H. Shepard that depicted Mole walking alone through a snowy wood. This image became a fixture in his study and served as the imaginative catalyst for the narrative.
Are there other books in this series?
This book is part of a series of four sequels written by William Horwood that continue the adventures of the characters from the original riverbank classic.