Pax

Written by Sara Pennypacker · Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Part of the Pax series

A boy defies war and distance to reunite with his fox.

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278 pages· 49,714 words· Est. 7 hour read· 760L

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Bookroo's summary

Peter and his fox, Pax, are torn apart when Peter's father joins the military, forcing him to release Pax into the wild. Stranded at his grandfather's house, Peter embarks on a daring journey across three hundred miles, driven by love and loyalty, to find his beloved fox. Meanwhile, Pax navigates the wilderness, facing his own challenges and discoveries. Will their bond withstand the trials of separation and war? This poignant tale explores the depths of friendship and the courage to defy the odds for those we love.

From the publisher

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come. Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter’s dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather’s house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn’t where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox. Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own. . . .

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