The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse is a children’s graphic novel set in 1926 in the wildness. The novel is told from a third-person perspective in an optimistic and ardent tone. The story's central characters are the boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse. The story is about true friendship, valuing oneself, and asking for help when in dire need.
The novel commences by portraying the boy lonely in the wild because he cannot locate his home. The boy is hopeless because he thinks no one will come to his aid. Fortunately, the mole, the fox, and the horse join the boy. After interacting for a while, the four become good friends, ready to support each other. After listening to the boy's tribulations, the mole, the fox, and the horse start helping the boy trace his home to reunite with his family. The four friends work as a team to search for the boy's house. For instance, fox offers security to ensure nobody attacks the members. The horse acts as a transport for the boy when he gets tired. The four protagonists depict true friendship throughout the narrative because they aim to support each other to achieve their goals.
Valuing oneself is another crucial aspect of the novel. Initially, the mole thinks he is insignificant when the boy asks for help. However, the boy tells the mole that he is important regardless of his small size. True to the boy's words, the mole plays a significant role in the search mission. The mole helps identify the possible routes the team should follow while searching for the boy's house.
Lastly, the author reminds readers of the significance of asking for help. According to the author, one can't solve all his problems alone. When the boy realizes he needs help, he does not hesitate to ask the mole and other friends to help him. Similarly, when the fox is trapped, he requests the mole and the boy to free him. Despite the mole's small size, he successfully frees the fox from the trap. Consequently, people should be free to ask for help whenever they are in need.
