244 pages, 7 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Thomas Dunne books.;Sequel to: The willows and beyond.;Fourth book in a series continuing the story of: The Wind in the willows by Kenneth Grahame.
When Toad's annual visitor, the disagreeable Mrs. Ffleshe, threatens everyone's Christmas cheer, Ratty, Mole, and Badger devise a plan to rescue their friend from his unwanted guardian.