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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

By: Charlie Mackesy
Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
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Narrated by Charlie Mackesy.

Brought to you by Penguin.

With music by Max Richter and Isobel Waller-Bridge.

Discover the universal tale of four unlikely friends that has captured the hearts of readers of all ages, now available in audio.

Adapted into a BAFTA and Academy Award-winning animated short film.

Experience the world of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love.

Charlie's words and illustrations have brought comfort to many and have been shared online by readers around the world, as well as on t-shirts for Comic Relief, on magazine covers, on street lampposts in lockdown, in school classrooms, local cafés, and hospital ward walls. They've even been used as screensavers for NHS hospital computers in difficult times.

The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages.

Enjoy the journey of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England.

©2020 Charlie Mackesy (P)2020 Penguin Audio Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Society Friendship Inspiring Funny
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Critic reviews

"Charlie Mackesy's mesmerising debut combines the simplicity of The Giving Tree, magic of The Velveteen Rabbit and the curiosity of Paddington." (Elisabeth Egan, New York Times)

"This is one of my favourite books." (Dr Rangan Chatterjee)

"Gorgeous." (Chris Evans)
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This book is where I go for calm, simplicity and wonder. Charlie's reading voice and Max Richter's music are the perfect compliment on this journey.

Safe Olace

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Need to relax, feeling fed up, listen to this book. The author's narration is an absolute delight ad the message is so welcome in this difficult time

What a wonderful read

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Charlie’s voice is simply sublime and goes perfectly with his beautiful book. Just listening to this audio book makes me feel calm and happy. The music and sound affects are perfect and listening in wintertime gives hope of spring and new pages! Perfect to listen to on your own or as my children’s bedtime sorry. Thanks a million Charlie for being with all of us and giving us hope xx

Simply all you need to stay calm and feel loved

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I am absolutely speechless.
I wasn’t sure whether this beautiful book would work on audible ... but my goodness it does.
Just like to book ... I will be able to pick this up and listen time and time again.
Charlie has a stunning voice to top it all off.
Hats off to you Charlie ... and Thank you.

Absolutely Beautifully Amazing.

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What an amazing listen
Just mesmerising from start to finish
Was almost hypnotic listening actually brilliant.

Incredible

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