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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
- Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
- Length: 58 mins
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Summary
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.
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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- Stuart McClung
- 28-01-21
Beautiful
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.
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- Sarah Hale
- 02-02-21
What a wonderful read
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
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- Dan
- 18-05-22
Simply, Beautiful from narrative to narration
Hits home. A tale for all to relate. Welldone Charlie Mackesy, I look forward to listening to your other creations. Thank you for sharing part of you. Much of the time we make things more complicated than they need be, this is a reminder of what's meaningful.
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- Norma
- 18-07-22
exceptional
this book will awaken your senses again.
truly beautiful story, beautifully told.
thankyou Charlie
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- BJ4291
- 21-07-21
Relaxing voice, fell asleep, had to listen again🤭
Cute story and some good positive thinking in there, I listened a few times, makes you think.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-06-21
Wonderful!
This is so far probably the best audio book I've ever listened to. It is beautifully read and produced. The music and sound effects are just right. The story itself is heartwarming, cheerful and an absolute delight to listen to!
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- sophie
- 12-09-21
brilliant audio book!
love the story and the way it has been told. a treat to listen to!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-04-21
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So pleasent to listen. Simple but very deep story. I want buy the book omly for the drawings...
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- sospirando sosp
- 15-05-21
bee whispering mind saver
I have a troubled mind. It buzzes bee like from one thought to another all day and most of the night. Sometimes, the whole hive is a buzzing and flowers of many colours entice it to gather pollen around the clock so I listen to books. Someone said the title of this book in an everyday sort of way and I knew I must be missing out. I listened, adored everything about it and the hive listened and there was calm. Thank you. P.S. the author is the best reader for this book.
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- F SHARP
- 16-12-20
Delightful and poignant
I was recommended his artwork but then realised there was a book. What an utter delight, the author reads so beautifully and the story is a treat. I love it when you discover something so wonderful unexpectedly. Copies of the book are on order for family members. Thank you Charlie. Please write and draw lots more. And yes the music was equally special.
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