The New Adventures of Mr Toad: A Race for Toad Hall

by Tom Moorhouse

Teejay (which stands for Toad Junior), Mo and Ratty are exploring the ruined grounds of Toad Hall. After falling into a tunnel they discover something . . . someone in the ice house. It turns out to be Mr Toad and the children have found him in the nick of Wildwood Industrious (the shady operation run by the descendants of the Stoats and Weasels) is on the brink claiming legal ownership of Toad Hall. With outrageous antics from Mr Toad, action-packed adventure from the start, and stylish two-colour illustrations from Holly Swain that capture all the comedy, this is a fantastic package for young readers.

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Dr Tom Moorhouse is an author of nature books and children's fiction, and also a conservation research scientist who worked for over twenty years at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, part of Oxford University's Zoology Department.

Over his career he has researched quite a lot of British wildlife, most of which tried to bite him. He lives with his wife and daughter in Oxford. One day he hopes to persuade wild hedgehogs back into his garden.

Reviews

[Abi Reynolds]

As someone who grew up messing around on the river Thames, I loved reading the Wind in the Willows; however I was initially slightly skeptical about this book and whether it would live up to my memories - but I should not have worried. This is a well written update on the life and times of Mr Toad, with the descendants of his friends. I believe it will capture the imaginations of younger generations and continue to make Wind in the Willows a favourite for all.

[Wilde Sky]

Mr Toad gets involved in a race to try and save his beloved home.

I thought the story was quite good, but it didn’t have the same charm as the originals.