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Pax

By Sara Pennypacker
Series: Pax
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Pax by Sara Pennypacker is a moving novel about an unbreakable bond between a boy and his fox. After Peter's father enlists in the military, Peter must return his beloved fox, Pax, to the wild. Feeling lost without Pax, Peter sets out on a brave journey across hundreds of miles to be reunited with his friend. Meanwhile, Pax faces his own adventures in the wild, waiting for Peter's return.
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A National Book Award Longlist title, "New York Times" bestseller, and an Amazon Best Book of the Year for 2016--award-winning author Pennypacker's beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox, now in paperback. Illustrations.

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New York Times Bestseller • National Book Award Longlist

Finally in paperback! This handsome edition features French flaps.

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...

Pax is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.

Plus, don't miss Pax, Journey Home, the sequel to the award-winning and modern classic Pax.

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  • Pax
    Pax
    New York Times Bestseller • National Book Award Longlist Finally in paperback! This handsome edition features French flaps. 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...
    By Sara Pennypacker
    Paperback
    $3700
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062377029

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Collins

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sara Pennypacker Series: Pax Young Adult

About the Author

Sara Pennypacker is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pax and Pax, Journey Home; the award-winning Clementine series and its spinoff series, Waylon; and the acclaimed novels Summer of the Gypsy Moths and Here in the Real World. She divides her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Florida. You can visit her online at sarapennypacker.com. Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author-illustrator. His books include I Want My Hat Back; This Is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal; We Found a Hat; and The Skull. Jon is also the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and The Dark by Lemony Snicket, among many others. He is a recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions to children's literature. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.

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