Pax
Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen
A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.
Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by ‘his boy’, Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his grandfather’s roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, and their journeys back to each other as war rampages throughout the country. A profound and moving story with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, ‘Pax’ is destined to become a classic in the vein of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and ‘Watership Down’.Reviews
This was a very interesting story about a boy and a fox who were friends and how they found each other and reunited after they were separated.
Madam Viper Archer 09.08.2025
I read this book in one day. I thought it was sad but I liked it.
Empress Honeycomb Bacon-slicer 10.08.2023
It was a lovely book about perseverance and determination. I am excited to read the next book!
Duchess Letizia Hoverboard 30.07.2023
I thought this book was quite sad. Set in a time at t he begging g of a war, this book tells the story of a pet fox, Pax, and his owner, Peter. Peter is forced to abandon his pet fox on the roadside by his father and despite these orders sneaks out of his grandfather’s house to go and find him. On the way Peter meets Vola, an ex soldier who tends to his broken foot, and Pax comes across four vixen, Grey, and his mate, Bristle and her brother named Runt. This book was a great read and I would recommend it to all my friends. It is now in my top ten favourite chapter books.
Anonymous 28.07.2023
I really enjoyed this book because it was a bond between a boy and a fox
Anonymous 22.07.2023
I love foxes but their diet.....well, we've got 30-something chickens.
Fairy Bubbles Lavalamp 11.09.2022
Star Reviewer
Good book very emotional with lots of heartwarming momments
Baroness Fenella Jumpsuit 30.08.2022
It is a story that really has a lot of emotion and a way of things put in different words
Lady Pixie Taramasalata 22.08.2022
I love it.
Dame Diamond Tinkle 14.08.2022
It was a very nice book about a boy and a fox.
Dame Pixie Hammersmith 09.08.2022
Loved this!
Nurse Honeycomb Racoon 27.07.2022
It was fiction and my favourite character was Pax . The story made me cry and laugh.It’s a powerful story about a boy’s bond with a fox.
Nurse Ursula Volcano 27.07.2022
A heart-touching book Recommened
Professor Pansy Desperado 23.07.2022
I was hypnotised by this book...Some parts of the book were really heart wrenching, and although I don't like sadness at all I loved the story I would love to have a pet like Pax and I think anyone who loves animals would really enjoy reading this book.
Officer Sapphire Rubber-duck 04.07.2022
Sad
Baroness Honeycomb Armadillo 30.09.2021
A very breathtaking read full of love between a boy and his pet fox
Coach Pongo Pinkerton 12.08.2021
I absolutely loved this book, but it is very sad at the end. (Don't tell anyone, but I was crying. ;)
Anonymous 26.07.2021
I really liked this book because it was about animals and loyalty. I liked that it was told from an animal’s and a person’s perspectives. I would recommend it to anyone who likes animals.
Queen Bijou Jellybaby 24.07.2021
This is a really interesting, sad and happy book. It is full of cliffhangers and at one point I almost burst out crying!
General Harmonica Desperado 31.05.2021
