Pax: Fulfilling God's Kingdom on Earth: A Beautifully Illustrated Novel of Love, Loss, and the Unexpected Friendship Between a Young Boy and a Fox

This book is definitely a good read, it’s a journey about a boy and a stray fox who build a inseparable bond, this shows perspective of both boy and fox, children will love this book, reminded me of black beauty

The ending was ok , i cried but I did not get the feeling that the book has ended i still think there is a whole 5 chapters left for the story to end

It is an amazing book. A sad one with a sad ending but it's awesome. About a 12 year old boy whose father leaves his beloved pet fox in the woods. The boy would do anything to get him back. He climbs hills, enters the war area with a broken foot. Does he take his fox back home? You'll know after reading it. You should definetely buy it.

Good story - ok to read

My 11 year old daughter really enjoyed the book

Me and my mom didn't care of the price Just go and read it. You won't regret it.

An utterly heart-warming story of a boy and his pet. It will break your heart, make you cry and then mend it back all through. Though categorised as children's book, it is a great pick for adults as well as children, especially if you are a pet person. Though a little difficult for children to read and comprehend completely on their own, I would suggest assisted reading for children below 12 years. #bookhoarderrecommendation - A must read !!

Good book

Quick delivery in great condition thanks

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.

Che storia incredibile! Ho comprato il libro per le illustrazioni di Jon Klassen, sono rimasta conquistata dalla storia. Adatto a qualsiasi età e a qualsiasi lettore voglia emozionarsi insieme a Peter e Pax.

Amazing

A poignant story about a a boy and his pet fox. He is dealing with several losses in his life and his journey to find his pet, begins the healing.