One spring morning, young Mole ventures out from his home at Mole End and comes upon a fast-flowing river, where he encounters a genial boatman called Rat. It s the start of a whole new life for Mole, as he is introduced to the diverse characters who live on the riverbank, the wealthy, boastful Mr. Toad of Toad Hole, and the wise but antisocial Badger. What is to be done about Toad s addiction to buying fast cars? Will they manage to find the missing Otter? Join the friends in a string of scary adventures, as Mole gets lost in the Wild Wood one snowy night, and Toad makes a daring jail break, involving a washerwoman and a dramatic train chase. Beautifully written and with enchanting, recognizable characters, this is one of the most popular children s stories of all time.