Books like Return to the Willows

How preposterous! The cheek, to write a sequel to the beloved Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham. Jacqueline Kelley has some audacity, but I have to commend her, for it is not misplaced. Jacqueline Kelly has done an amazing job recreating the world of Ratty, Mole, Badger, the Weasels, and Toad. plus a couple of great new characters, including a love interest for Ratty. She has tapped into Graham's style and vocabulary giving each character distinct voices, just as one finds in the original. And the drama and antics continue to add depth and excitement to the world alond the riverbank. Spot on Ms, Kelly. This tome will make a great gift for family storytime and is truly entertaining. I read this book aloud to my six year old and eleven year old sons and cannot recommend it enough. Both boys both thoroughly enjoyed it; I'm pretty sure they each got something different out of it. Give it a try.