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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

By: Charlie Mackesy
Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
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About this listen

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
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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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I absolutely love the story & Charlie’s illustrations are fantastic. I didn’t think the package could be bettered until I heard Charlie’s soothing & sincere voice. The whole experience is nothing short of magical !! Thank you Charlie x

A most beautiful book !!

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The soft warming tones of Charlie with the music and background sound brings the book alive. This should be a gift everyone should receive at school, when sometimes you're very lost in the world. Thank you Charlie 🙏🏻

Beautiful

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Beautifully read by Charlie and beautiful music by Max Richter...a perfect combination. A very emotive story made even more emotive by the music.

Beautiful

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This has to been one of the most beautiful books I have ever listened to. The musics, the sound effects and the soft voice of the author. This book is for everyone and at every age. Full of positive messages for life and those who maybe struggling a little during these hard times.

Beautiful

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What an amazing book. Beautiful. I have bought a hard copy for my wife and will give it to her on Valentine’s Day. I intend to buy my children all a copy too

Remember home is not always a place. Beautiful

Beautiful

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