There is a time in a young otter’s life when they must be introduced to their river. For Portly, today was that day …

Told across four seasons in one year, little Portly has the greatest of adventures. Among other fur-raising encounters, the youngest of Mrs Otter’s pups learns to swim, battles a large trout, rescues a human girl, outwits the weasels and stoats of the Wild Wood and sleeps in the care of the god Pan – a scene familiar to readers of the original book.

Full of all the charm, nostalgia and sounds of splashing in the river that fans of The Wind in the Willows have fallen in love with over the years, M. G. Leonard’s faithful spin-off will enchant an entirely new generation.

The perfect gift for both new readers and existing fans – young and old!

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"A magical tale of one mischievous otter bursting with charm, wit and wonder" ― Hannah Gold

“A glorious future classic” ― Alexander Armstrong

"Marvellous tales, full of sparkle and charm” ― Sophie Anderson

"One of the loveliest books I've read in a long time” ― Kiran Millwood Hargrave