Mugwort's Shadow

The Ballad of the Badger King, Book 1

By: Heidi Breton

Narrated by: Heidi Breton

Courage. Sacrifice. Hope.

Yarrow never expected to find himself running from wolves in the dead of night. The hedgehog minstrel dreams only of fame, hearthside songs, and perfectly baked muffins. But as he travels Blueberry Forest with his friend Mel the owl and the foxling twins, seeking the next cozy inn, fate interrupts with a captive princess and her desperate plea for help.

Mel insists they help Princess Fragaria. Yarrow protests – surely this calls for a real hero? Yet as the tyrant Mugwort's wolves close in, the reluctant hedgehog realizes his troupe is the princess’s only hope.

Will Yarrow abandon his comfortable dreams to save a kingdom, or let darkness triumph while he stands safely aside?

Perfect for fans of The Green Ember, Redwall, and Narnia.

©2025 Heidi Breton (P)2025 Heidi Breton

Really enjoyed the adventure and the characters

This book was a fun adventure with complex characters that are developing and growing which I loved. A fun fantasy for the whole family! The woodland characters and kingdoms were fun! Can’t wait for book 2 to find out what happens to the princess Frageria!

Adventure & Critters!

These stories of adventure, courage, and action are big favorites in our house. We always listen as a family on trips. Such a treat this book was!