Which popular book from before World War I featured a cross-dressing joyrider?

satguru

Wind in the Willows- Mr Toad! Jan 17 06, 8:40 AM

gmackematix

Yay, Sat! Few children's characters are half as bad as obnoxious Mr Toad. Jan 17 06, 12:31 PM

peasypod

Had you of said WWII, perhaps I would have made a polite comment of Mr Biggles... Jan 17 06, 2:50 PM

lanfranco

I've been asked to point out that "The Wind in the Willows" is the Maven's favorite childhood book and that he finds Mr. Toad utterly endearing. (Though I, personally, do think he's rather obnoxious.) Jan 17 06, 5:16 PM

satguru

Dare I admit listening to the excellent children's programmes on Radio 4? They did a marvellous Wind in the Willows (as they do Dickens, Greek myths etc) and I learn more from them than I did at school as I find them so entertaining. Sadly shifted to digital only now at 3am so not so accessible as when on in the afternoon but just as good. Jan 17 06, 7:00 PM