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English KS2: The Wind in the Willows. 9: Like summer tempests came his tears

Toad finally makes it back to the River Bank…where he discovers that Toad Hall is in the possession of the Wild Wooders.

9: Like summer tempests came his tears - synopsis

Ratty hauls Toad out of the river and before Toad has a chance to start boasting of his adventures he is sent upstairs to change. On his return he learns that during his absence in prison the Wild Wooders have taken possession of Toad Hall.

Badger enters and reveals a great secret: he knows of an underground age that enters Toad Hall by way of the butler's pantry. There is to be banquet the following night to celebrate the Chief Weasel's birthday - the age will be their means of attack.

Ratty gets ready their weapons while Mole returns from Toad Hall where he has been spreading false rumours about the attack. Badger commends Mole for his good sense.

Resources

Resource Pack

Includes guidance, worksheets and follow-up activities - suitable for home and school

Resource Pack

/ print an activity sheet about the character of Mole (pdf)

Resource Sheet 9

Play next

Toad escapes from prison and hitches a ride on a steam train…but the police are after him.

7. Toad's adventures

More adventures for Toad as he continues to elude to the police by taking a lift on a river barge - still dressed as a washerwoman.

8. The further adventures of Toad

Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger arm themselves and set out to liberate Toad Hall…

10. The return of Toad