Mr. Toad

By Michel Plessix and Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic, brought many times to the silver screen, finds its first adaptation into sumptuous comic art. His highly colourful characters, inimitable madness and love of nature which emanates from every page have appealed to countless generations both old and young. With illustrations by Michael Plessix.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156163218X
• ISBN13: 9781561632183
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing
• Length: 4 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 11.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Graphic novel based on Grahame's classic tale

Michael Plessix has formed a set of oversized graphic comic novels based on the classic The Wind in The Willows. Kenneth Grahame's book has been illustrated by many talented artists, but this is the first comic treatment. HJe has done a fine job, they are respectful to the original story and characters. The pacing of the story, which is spread over this book and two more, is well done. The dialogue works, and the art is heavily detailed and true to the spirit of the author. I recommend.

The continuing story of Wind in the Willows

Although this story has been in print for many years, and the video commonly available, this fresh insight on a story of a group of friends who try to save one of their own from his own weaknesses is truely charming. This graphic novel reads like a screenplay with interesting angles and perspective on the characters, scenery, and actions. The delicate color palette used to evoke the seasons in the wood, the rich colors of the mansions and halls, and the mood of the scenes adds to the visual enrichment. Although this is not a word-for-word renditon of the original story it reads with a "feel of the essence of the book".

excellent, must see

"The Wind in The Willows" is legendary in itself. Michel Plessix illustration makes this version (very true to the original) a must for everyone's library, adult & children alike.