# The Wind in the Willows — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

- [The River Bank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/i-the-river-bank.md): Mole abandons his spring-cleaning and ventures out into the spring sunshine, discovering a river for the first time. He meets the Water Rat, who takes him boating and introduces him to the pleasures of river life. They e
- [Mr. Badger](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/iv-mr-badger.md): Mole and Rat, having lost their way in the snow, find refuge at Badger's home. They enjoy his hospitality, meet two young hedgehogs, and later Otter arrives. The chapter centers on the comfort and safety of Badger's unde
- [Dulce Domum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/v-dulce-domum.md): Mole and Rat return to Mole End, where Rat helps restore the neglected home. Field-mice arrive for carol-singing, and they share a festive supper. Mole reflects on the comfort and meaning of his home, finding contentment
- [Mr. Toad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/vi-mr-toad.md): Badger, Rat, and Mole confront Toad about his obsession with motorcars. They forcibly remove his driving clothes and Badger lectures him, extracting a false promise of reform. Toad soon escapes through a window, walks to
- [The Piper at the Gates of Dawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/vii-the-piper-at-the-gates-of-dawn.md): Mole and Rat learn that Otter's son Portly has gone missing. They set out at night in search of him, guided by a mysterious and enchanting piping music. The music leads them to a small island where they find Portly safe,

> 5 more chapter companions — [open a free preview](https://www.betterreads.dev/reader?bookId=the_wind_in_the_willows_se_826kb&preview=1) to unlock the rest.

- [Toad’s Adventures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/viii-toad-s-adventures.md)
- [Wayfarers All](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/ix-wayfarers-all.md)
- [X: The Further Adventures of Toad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/x-the-further-adventures-of-toad.md)
- [Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/xi-like-summer-tempests-came-his-tears.md)
- [The Return of Ulysses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/chapters/xii-the-return-of-ulysses.md)

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