I much preferred drifting in boats with Rat and Mole, and visiting Badger in his hidden home in the woods, over storming Toad Hall to reclaim it for its irresponsible master. I had a hard time getting along with the arrogant Toad, and can only wish that I had a set of such forgiving friends. Other than Toad, life beside the River was so very beautiful that I could only hold up both hands and gasp “O my! O my! O my!"

A must-read classic for all, even if it is slightly boring at times. More suited for a parent to read to a young child, or for older children.

Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad! Gypsy caravans, messing around in boats, washer-woman escapes, wicked weasles. What more could you ask for in a children's classic? Brilliant!

This is a terrible book. It has no exciting plot line, correction, no plot line! I definitely would NOT reccomend it.

Funny, sensitive, original, allegorical classic. Indispensable to any child's literary education.