For now, in an act of homage and celebration, William Horwood has brought to life once more the four most-loved characters in English literature: the loyal mole, the resourceful water rat, the stern but wise badger, and,...For now, in an act of homage and celebration, William Horwood has brought to life once more the four most-loved characters in English literature: the loyal mole, the resourceful water rat, the stern but wise badger, and, of course, the exasperating, irresistible toad.