- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (19 Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002253097
- ISBN-13: 978-0002253093
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,051 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"With its humor, tenderness, suspense, and happy ending...["Toad Triumphant is] a pleasant story and a good read." --"The Christian Science Monitor
"The old characters pop back to life as you begin reading." --"The New York Times
"Faithful to the original...Festive...A winsome winner." --"The Chicago Tribune
""The Willows in Winter transports us back to the familiar rivery world almost as authoritatively-and entertaingly-as a sequel by Grahame himself." --"Atlanta Journal Constitution
"Patrick Benson's cross-hatched illustrations seem to have been lovingly guided by the hand of Ernest Shepard, whose 1931 drawings of "The Wind in the Willows continue to transport young readers to meadow, river bank, and wild wood." --"Cleveland Plain Dealer
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"The old characters pop back to life as you begin reading." --"The New York Times
"Faithful to the original...Festive...A winsome winner." --"The Chicago Tribune
""The Willows in Winter transports us back to the familiar rivery world almost as authoritatively-and entertaingly-as a sequel by Grahame himself." --"Atlanta Journal Constitution
"Patrick Benson's cross-hatched illustrations seem to have been lovingly guided by the hand of Ernest Shepard, whose 1931 drawings of "The Wind in the Willows continue to transport young readers to meadow, river bank, and wild wood." --"Cleveland Plain Dealer
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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This stunning sequel follows the further adventures of four of the most beloved characters in English literature: loyal Mole, resourceful Water Rat, stern but wise Badger, and of course, capricious, irresistible Toad. In this new tale, the comfortable bachelor world of the River Bank is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a formidable female character who seems to win Toad's heart. Recognizing the familiar danger signals, his long-suffering companions must do all that they can to save the infatuated Toad from himself. Enriched once again by the delightful illustrations of Patrick Benson, Toad Triumphant is another captivating tale for audiences and imaginations everywhere.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the second of William Horwood's 'Tales of the Willows' trilogy. (Although later on he wrote a fourth book entitled 'The Willows at Christmas' which is most enjoyable.) However, Toad Triumphant suffers from 'Second Book Syndrome' and never really establishes itself. As always, it is beautifully illustrated by Patrick Benson but the central premise that Toad is facing marriage does not engage the reader as much as Horwood's other Willows books.
It is still an enjoyable yarn and its 12 chapters and well-written prose make it a book that compares favourably with most books that are published these days. Even though this is the weakest of Horwood's Willows books, he gets into the minds and souls of the five principal characters. Toad, Mole, Ratty, Otter and Badger live again which does not happen in some of the attempts to recreate Grahame's golden prose and the joy, magic and good humour of the classic book that was published over 100 years ago can be found in Toad Triumphant along with welcome appearances by the loyal Mole, the resourceful Ratty, the stern Badger, the practical and family-orientated Otter and, of course, the exasperating, infuriating, yet eternally lovable and ultimately triumphant Toad.
It is still an enjoyable yarn and its 12 chapters and well-written prose make it a book that compares favourably with most books that are published these days. Even though this is the weakest of Horwood's Willows books, he gets into the minds and souls of the five principal characters. Toad, Mole, Ratty, Otter and Badger live again which does not happen in some of the attempts to recreate Grahame's golden prose and the joy, magic and good humour of the classic book that was published over 100 years ago can be found in Toad Triumphant along with welcome appearances by the loyal Mole, the resourceful Ratty, the stern Badger, the practical and family-orientated Otter and, of course, the exasperating, infuriating, yet eternally lovable and ultimately triumphant Toad.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Whilst I felt this was not quite as good as William Horwood's other two Tales of the Willows it is still a delightful story, well worth having as part of his trilogy, and emulates Kenneth Grahames style convincingly.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Not as good as the first two
25 Mar 1998
Format:Hardcover
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.
The True Toad
31 Mar 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
Almost as good as the original
14 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
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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