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Pax, Journey Home

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Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker is a touching continuation of the bond between a boy named Peter and his fox, Pax. As Peter returns to normal life after the war and Pax starts a new journey with his family, both face challenges that test their resilience and loyalty. The story beautifully explores themes of healing, friendship, and the eternal connection between humans and animals.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming and adventurous tales about friendship and redemption. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by stories of wildlife, the bonds between humans and animals, and the beautiful yet complex journey of returning to what feels like home.

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Pax, Journey Home

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.

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From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.

It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world. Meanwhile, Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war.

When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing – and each other.

A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.

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Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker has garnered praise for its poignant portrayal of the bond between a boy and his fox, resonating as a masterpiece that elegantly captures the enduring effects of war. Critics have lauded it for its beautiful narrative and compelling storytelling, which highlights the tender and complex dynamics of their relationship. The book has been described as a moving and poetic tale, evoking both the wild and beautiful nature of Pax, the fox.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008371722

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 256

About the Author

When Sara Pennypacker was a kid, she thought her parents' job was to keep life dull. She is very much afraid her own children felt the same way about her. Now that she's grown up, she is the author of the acclaimed middle grade novel Summer of the Gypsy Moths; the award-winning, New York Times—bestselling Clementine chapter book series; and the picture books Pierre in Love and Sparrow Girl. She divides her time between Cape Cod and Florida.

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