Bad Badger
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Bad Badger: A Love Story
For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger.
“★ A tender friendship tale with a luster all its own.”
Bad Badger: A Family Story
Book 2 of the series. As the chaos of family life threatens to spoil the peace of Septimus and Gully’s cozy cottage, unexpected help arrives in the form of eight forest badgers.
“★ The genuine affection between characters is palpable; this is a delightful exploration of family and love itself, of the challenges of facing one’s fears and the joys of trying new things.… A warm tale of found family and frantic gulls that hits every emotional beat with aplomb.”
Illustrations by Giulia Ghigini