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I'm an almost 60 year old man. My wife bought this book from because I love foxes. It's a beautifully written story. Have a box of tissues nearby. It has a proper ending. I won't say anything else about the story other than I enjoyed the journey immensely.


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Pax Sara Pennypacker Jon Klassen 9780062377012 Books Reviews

The concept of Pax is really intriguing. My heart felt for both Pax and his boy Peter; as the story progressed. The fact that both having a voice was really wonderful; the reader is able to watch the growth of both Peter and Pax as they lived through what was going on in their lives. The story is very well written.
However some distance in to the book had me wondering how old a child would read this story and not be upset by events transpiring. I went back to see the 'suggested' age for children and thought that kid must have a strong support system. The subject matter almost had me stop reading because I wasn't sure if this ended bad that I wanted to know.
Perhaps I misread the blurb, but I assumed it was about a father joining the military and not that war was rampant where the story took place.
One of the best books I've read in my life. I bought it for my daughter and chose to "pre read" it for appropriateness.... Made my husband read it before we passed it on to the kids. We both agree it will be a classic. Do not second guess this purchase! Beautifully written. The perfect hero's adventure, in Joseph Campbell's words. When my 8 year old finished it, tears were pouring down her face, and when I started to wonder if I should have let her read it, she described how much she loved the characters and how sad she was the story was over. Truly wonderful read.
I've been a teacher for 13 years and I'm currently teaching 4th grade. I chose this book because of my love for animals. This book was introduced to me through the Global Read Aloud (GRA). My students loved this book and so did I. It teaches of responsibility, courage, love, and sacrifice. I hated for the book to end😕.
Bought it for my 10 yr old. Both me and my son loved the book a lot. Fantastic narration about relationships, courage, kindness. I loved the interaction between Vola and Peter. The characters inspired each other. And Pax was awesome too.. I had great time explaining some great literature like "Two but not Two" to my son. My son picked this as his school reading project and made a gift and greeting card for Peter to cheer him up!!
A truly beautiful book however I think kids should be over 10 prior to reading it. It's message is powerful and at times very unsettling. I loved it and am wildly thinking of people I can buy it for (both adults and chikdren)
I'm not much of a fiction reader, especially "kid" fiction. My library is pretty much military history, but when I stumbled across this book on and saw all the great reviews I thought I would give it a read. I don't very often wonder off the beaten track of military history and the last time I did I was well rewarded with the great book All The Light We Cannot See, so I thought I would take a chance on Pax. I have to say that Pax was one of those books that you feel sorry for people who have never read it. I cannot recommend this book enough. I will be reading it to my younger grandkids, passing it on to my older grandkids and I'll be giving it away to friends and family. Don't miss this one. The rave reviews you see here are rave for a reason. This is one outstanding and very, very special book. So glad I stumbled upon it while surfing around books. If I could give it ten stars I would.
Targeted at the 8 – 12 year old group, Sara Pennypacker’s latest novel “Pax” is a book that carries universal truths and one that will touch readers of any age. Illustrated by Jon Klassen, the pen and ink drawings contained in the book enhance the story, strengthening the overall impact of the passages associated with each specific drawing.

Set in an unidentified country during an unspecified time, “Pax” serves to remind readers that war and destruction may affect anyone – or anything. Twelve-year old Peter has cared for his pet fox, “Pax”, for five years. Orphaned as a kit, “Pax” is now as domesticated as any wild animal can be; he has never had to survive in the wild. “…distrust is no match for kindness administered consistently and unmeasured …”

Having enlisted in the army, Peter’s father takes his son to live with his grandfather and demands that Peter release “Pax” back into the wild. Knowing Peter would not abandon him “Pax” waits patiently for his return. “…Pax would stay …ignore all temptations …until his boy came for him …” Haunted by his belief he has betrayed “Pax”, Peter leaves his grandfather’s home to recover his pet. A broken leg, an encounter with an amputee-veteran whose unnamed war occurred twenty years previously, and a realization – by both Peter and “Pax” – that each must be true to his own nature creates an emotional, poignant story that will touch your heart.

Writing in the third person voice, Sara Pennypacker alternates the focus of “Pax” between developments affecting Peter and those in which “Pax” learns what it is to be a fox. Each chapter remains true to the focal character. In Peter’s, the reader learns about his life and his past. "…if he could visit the kind-eyed therapist, he’s smash those toy cars …Just to make everybody see …” The reader also watches Peter grow in his understanding of himself and of others. Talking to his benefactor about her war experience, Peter empathizes with her emotional state and begins to formulate a plan that will free her from her self-imposed exile. In Pax’s chapters, the narrative does not humanize the animals but remains realistic when it details the actions and responses to their surroundings. By Sara Pennypacker doing so, those portions of the narrative seems less fictitious and more like an appealing nature documentary. In both characters’ chapters, the horrors and the impact of war overshadow the narrative.

One of Jon Klassen’s drawings, shown on pages 164 and 165, is quite memorable. The shadowing and use of contrasting white ”rain” against the darker background drawing is the strongest in terms of atmosphere and locale.

“Pax” is a novel that will touch your heart. It is suitable for the target age group as well as anyone who loves an outstanding story. I recommend that parents or grandparents read “Pax” before sharing it with younger, advanced readers or with those in the target age group who may be very sensitive.
I'm an almost 60 year old man. My wife bought this book from because I love foxes. It's a beautifully written story. Have a box of tissues nearby. It has a proper ending. I won't say anything else about the story other than I enjoyed the journey immensely.