The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Adapted by Dina Gregory, Read by a Full Cast
A New Twist on the Classic
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Meet Mistress Badger, Mrs. Mole, Miss Ratty, and Lady Toad in Dina Gregory’s adaptation of The Wind in the Willows. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this new production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic featuring a superb all-female cast. Led by Cush Jumbo, the actresses are completely comfortable with the author’s plush prose and elegant descriptions. With original music and on-location sound effects, this friendly tale will leave children captivated.
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