Charlie Mackesy
Charlie Mackesy was born on December 11th, 1962 and is currently 63 years old. Charlie Mackesy was born in Northumberland, England.
Charlie Mackesy is the author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm series which currently consists of 2 novels. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm series started in 2019 with the novel The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. The most recently released novel in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm series was Always Remember which was released in 2025. There are no upcoming novels for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm series.
Charlie Mackesy has also written the And Other Lies series which has 2 books including Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies and It's Not OK to Feel Blue.
Charlie Mackesy: Awards & Accolades
Charlie Mackesy won the British Book Awards, Illustrator of the Year, in 2021. Charlie Mackesy was also nominated for the British Book Awards, Author of the Year, in 2026.
Mackesy's books have also won multiple awards, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse won the Waterstones, Book of the Year, in 2019 as well as the Nielsen Awards - Gold Bestseller in 2020, Nielsen Awards - Platinum Bestseller in 2021.
Charlie Mackesy books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was nominated for the British Book Awards, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle and Illustrated Book of the Year, in 2020. Always Remember was nominated for the British Book Awards, Non-Fiction: Lifestyle and Illustrated Book of the Year, in 2026.
Charlie Mackesy: Lists & Other Mentions
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse:
- Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2020 and 2021.
- Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2020 and 2021.
- The Sunday Times: The Top 100 Bestsellers Selection in 2024.
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Charlie Mackesy: F.A.Q
When was Charlie Mackesy Born? How old is Charlie Mackesy?
Charlie Mackesy was born on December 11th, 1962. Charlie Mackesy is currently 63 years old.
Where was Charlie Mackesy Born?
Charlie Mackesy was born in Northumberland, England and is English.
What awards has Charlie Mackesy won?
Charlie Mackesy has won the following awards: Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards (2021).
What book awards has Charlie Mackesy won?
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse:
Waterstones: Book of the Year (2019), Nielsen Awards: Gold Bestseller (2020), Nielsen Awards: Platinum Bestseller (2021).
What was the first book Charlie Mackesy wrote?
The first book written by Charlie Mackesy was It's Not OK to Feel Blue, published in 2019.
What was the most recent book Charlie Mackesy wrote?
His most recently released work was Always Remember on October 14th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Charlie Mackesy?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Charlie Mackesy book is
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (9.00)
- Always Remember (8.25)
Are there upcoming new books by Charlie Mackesy?
Charlie Mackesy does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Charlie Mackesy written?
Charlie Mackesy has written 3 books. 1 book in the And Other Lies Series, 2 books in The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm Series.