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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
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it was amazing
bookshelves: 5-star-favourites

A charming little feel good story of life and the wisdom that comes with it, the love & friendship of family who come in all shapes and sizes . Hand drawn illustrations. Geared for any age, as the author states, "from 80-8" 🙂
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Reading Progress

January 1, 2023 – Started Reading
January 1, 2023 – Shelved
January 1, 2023 – Shelved as: to-read
January 1, 2023 – Finished Reading
January 2, 2023 – Shelved as: 5-star-favourites

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♡ Violet ♡ This sounds so cool. Added to my tbr. Great review Jen!


message 2: by Jayme (new)

Jayme Wonderful review! 💕


Karen ❤️ wonderful book!


Rosh It was a lovely book indeed. Glad you liked it too, Jen!


Canadian Jen Delu wrote: "This sounds so cool. Added to my tbr. Great review Jen!"

Enju, Delu :)


Canadian Jen Thanks Jayme & Karen!


message 7: by Ann (new)

Ann I'm so glad you loved this! It is so sweet, simple and inspiring.


Angela M is taking a break. Love your thoughts, Jen on this wonderful little book .


Canadian Jen Ann wrote: "I'm so glad you loved this! It is so sweet, simple and inspiring."

Everyone needs an uplift sometimes. This one fit the bill.


Canadian Jen Angela M (On a little break) wrote: "Love your thoughts, Jen on this wonderful little book ."

It's such a sweet one and now I'm seeing it all over instagram. Truly a gem. Enjoyed your thoughts on it as well, Angela!


Bianca I loved the ink drawings.


message 12: by Tina (new)

Tina What a great one to start off the year Jen! Nice review!


message 13: by Holly (new)

Holly  B (slower pace!) Lovely review Jen and Happy New Year! 🎉💞


Sujoya - theoverbookedbibliophile (recovering from an arm injury; on a short review-writing break) This is a such a lovely book. The audio is phenomenal too! Glad you enjoyed it too!😊


Canadian Jen Bianca wrote: "I loved the ink drawings."

They are sweet. I love how they have done them digitally, Bianca.


Canadian Jen TY Tina & Holly!


Canadian Jen Sujoya (lots of catching up to do! Happy New Year to all my GR friends!)) wrote: "This is a such a lovely book. The audio is phenomenal too! Glad you enjoyed it too!😊"

I "hear" the audio is good :) Thanks Sujoya.


message 18: by Fran (new)

Fran Lovely, short and sweet review of a wonderful read! Thank you Jen!💖 Happy New Year!✨


Kathleen Lovely review. Jen, thanks for reminding me that I want to read this little gem!
All the best for 2023!


message 20: by Jasmine (new)

Jasmine I’m glad you enjoyed, Jen! I should give it a try!


Canadian Jen Thanks Fran & Kathleen :)


Canadian Jen Jasmine wrote: "I’m glad you enjoyed, Jen! I should give it a try!"

Yes, Jasmine! It's a quick one :)


message 23: by Lisa (new) - rated it 5 stars

Lisa What a brilliant way to start the year! This is an all time favorite, and I frequently lend it out to those whom I think need its magic.


Canadian Jen Fran wrote: "Lovely, short and sweet review of a wonderful read! Thank you Jen!💖 Happy New Year!✨"

Thank you, Fran!! Happy New Year :)


Canadian Jen Lisa wrote: "What a brilliant way to start the year! This is an all time favorite, and I frequently lend it out to those whom I think need its magic."

That is awesome, Lisa. I shall do the same after I get my kids to read it!


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader What a lovely way to start the year, Jen! I am looking forward to watching the movie short on Apple+!


Melissa Crytzer Fry I loved this book, too. Might need to get 'er out and re-read right now!


message 28: by Mark (new)

Mark Porton Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!


message 29: by Sue❊ (new)

 Sue❊ I was gifted this little gem of a book. It's always on my nightstand


Canadian Jen Sue❊ wrote: "I was gifted this little gem of a book. It's always on my nightstand"

That's a good place for it, Sue :)


Canadian Jen Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "What a lovely way to start the year, Jen! I am looking forward to watching the movie short on Apple+!"

Oh...I'll have to watch for it, JT. I've been seeing snippets on BBC instagram. It will be a good one!


Canadian Jen Melissa wrote: "I loved this book, too. Might need to get 'er out and re-read right now!"

Do it! :)


Canadian Jen Mark wrote: "Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!"

Thanks Mark! Always makes me nervous when the bar gets set high at the get go! Fingers crossed that all follow suit :D


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) I love the recommended age range, lol! I am glad you enjoyed, Jen. Wonderful review!


Canadian Jen Meredith (Slowly Catching Up) wrote: "I love the recommended age range, lol! I am glad you enjoyed, Jen. Wonderful review!"

Isn't it something? lol. Thanks Meredith


message 36: by Mark (new)

Mark Porton Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!"

Thanks Mark! Always makes me nervous when the bar gets set high at the get go! Fingers crossed that all follow..."


Sheeeet Jen - a year of all 5's? Big ask 😉


Canadian Jen Mark wrote: "Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!"

Thanks Mark! Always makes me nervous when the bar gets set high at the get go! Fingers crossed..."


But I shall ask anyways, Mark. Hope I didn't jinx myself!!


message 38: by Mark (new)

Mark Porton Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!"

Thanks Mark! Always makes me nervous when the bar gets set high at the get go! Fi..."


Yikes!!!! Even I'm a bit nervous about your next rating and review now Jen Jen 😬😬😬😬😬


Canadian Jen Mark wrote: "Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Jen CAN wrote: "Mark wrote: "Well you've started the year on a very high note Jen Jen - brilliant!!!"

Thanks Mark! Always makes me nervous when the bar gets set high a..."


It's shaping out to be a pretty damned fine read 🤞🏻


message 40: by Mark (new)

Mark Porton 😃 Cool mine too!!! (It could be finer, but Im not one to argue) 😏


Canadian Jen I’ve read the thorn birds. It was a most fine read. Enjoy, Mark!


message 42: by Julie (new)

Julie Wonderful review, Jen! 💖


message 43: by Allison (new)

Allison Faught Amazing review, Jen! Starting off the year right! 🤗


Canadian Jen Thanks Allison! I’m setting the bar!


message 45: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth Wonderful review! Glad it was a charming read. 🤗


Canadian Jen Thanks MB 😊


message 47: by JanB (new)

JanB This has been on my list since it was released. Its time to actually read it. Thanks Jen!


Canadian Jen JanB wrote: "This has been on my list since it was released. Its time to actually read it. Thanks Jen!"


You'll enjoy it, Jan! :)


Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) I've heard so many great things about this book! I need to read it.


Canadian Jen Melissa (LifeFullyBooked) wrote: "I've heard so many great things about this book! I need to read it."

You do, Melissa!


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