The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Name: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (128816 reviews)
Author: Charlie Mackesy

by Charlie Mackesy

Self Help

4.8 (128,816)

4.8 stars from 128,816 reviews. One of the highest rated Self Help books we track.

$1.99KU84% off peak

Last checked: Jun 13, 2026

Read free with Kindle Unlimited

Price history: $1.99 – $12.37

Full price — consider adding to your watchlist for a better deal.

Price range: $1.99 – $12.37

Buy on Amazon - $1.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Pema Chödrön
Rupi Kaur
Warsan Shire

Fans of these books will like this...

The Tao of Pooh
The Giving Tree
The Alchemist

Perfect for you if...

You love illustrated books that work equally well on a shelf or read to a child at bedtime.
You're drawn to gentle philosophy that doesn't preach, written as conversations between unlikely friends.
You want something meaningful to return to during hard times, not a book you read once and forget.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives with conflict, tension, and a story that moves forward.
You find whimsical anthropomorphic characters cloying or overly sentimental.
You're looking for practical self-help with actionable steps rather than reflective observations.

About this book

From British illustrator Charlie Mackesy, a modern fable for all ages that explores universal life lessons through 100 color and black-and-white drawings. The book follows an unlikely friendship between a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse as they learn poignant lessons together. The narrative blends hand-written text with illustrations, including some of Mackesy's well-known works (such as "Help," which has been shared over one million times) alongside new material. Characterized by Mackesy's warmth and gentle wit, the book offers inspiration and hope during uncertain times. It is presented as a keepsake designed to be treasured across generations.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$1.99 – $12.37

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 84% off peak. Price has dropped 4 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 183 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently #2,949 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 26% improvement recently.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.8★ from 128,816 reviews

Gaining approximately 320 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.8 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $1.99. It typically returns to around $12.37.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.

Curious how prices and deals move across the whole Kindle store? See the latest findings in The Kindle Report