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What if badgers decide to fight back against destructive humans, and a 12-year-old girl can hear them talk? When young badger Nim and her family see their woodland home ripped apart, her father calls on the Folk of the Field and Forest to destroy the village and drive humans away forever. Nim's instincts tell her this will bring disaster to them all. She seeks help from the Truth-Sayer Hare, but Lloer's advice is full of riddles, and she tasks Nim with what seems an impossible mission. One that brings her closer to their ancient human enemy than she could ever have imagined. An animal eco-adventure story, suitable for anyone from age 9 upwards, who loves animals and the natural world. Would appeal to fans of Watership Down, The Last Wild, Pax and The Wild Folk. Includes 12 beautiful wildlife illustrations.

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""A lyrical story, told through the eyes of a young badger. Empathetic and cleverly woven, this novel is a real treat for the reader."" Imogen Cooper - Winner of the Branford Boase Award for Editing. Founder of the Golden Egg Academy ""A richly imagined delight of a book that places animals truly at the heart of their own story... In the badger protagonist Nim, Catherine has created an extraordinary voice that feels very much of the earth and a character of curiosity, courage and honesty."" Nicki Marshal - Freelance Editor and Mentor ""I was right inside the mind of the badgers. It made me want to eat worms!"" Beta Reader ""A wonderful vision of how things could be, if only people cared enough."" Sally Vyse, Teacher

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Catherine lives in Shropshire, England, with cats, chickens and Icelandic horses. She has never stopped believing that she can talk to animals, and eventually, this belief led her to write stories. Catherine loves the natural world and wildlife, and is passionate about promoting a better understanding of animal perspectives, and advocates for humans to live in greater harmony with our wild animals, with each other and with our environment. A graduate of the prestigious Golden Egg Academy, Catherine published her first novel, Little Viking Horse, in October 2021. The story centres around one of her own Icelandic Horses, and was inspired by Black Beauty. Her second novel, The Badger Resistance Army, is an eco-adventure story for readers of all ages 9+. A senior leader at executive and board level in Public Services, Catherine has spoken and written on leadership, and is a Personal Development and Leadership Coach. Catherine's website is www.eponawise.com Mic Rushen has been an artist all her life. She grew up painting and drawing nature, and has worked as a professional artist for Marwell Zoo. Since moving to Wales in 2002 and acquiring a flock of Icelandic Sheep, she has taken up needle felting, and produces all sorts of 2D and 3D artwork and sculpture, using wool from her own sheep, as well as local Appaca fibre, Icelandic Horse hair and pet hair. In addition to the internal wildlife illustrations for the Badger Resistance Army, Mic painted the images for the front and back cover.

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