Piers Torday

Award-winning writer Piers Torday, known for children's fiction like Midnight Treasure, dives into Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. He discusses his connection to the book and the intriguing characters like Mole and Ratty. Piers explores the surreal Pan sequence and its mythic, queer interpretations. They analyze the book's historical context and how children's literature has evolved. Lastly, he reflects on exploring emotional truths in fantasy and the importance of retellings for new readers.