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Pax
Pax
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 8, 2016
Review
Peter, a young boy, rescues and raises a young fox he names Pax. They are inseparable. Peter's father is going off to war and forces him to return Pax to the wild. Peter is sent to live with his grandfather and is now 300 miles from where Pax was left. Pax isn't used to being alone and has much to learn. The chapters alternate between Peter and Pax telling this fable like story. It is beautifully written. Several themes are explored including friendship, loyalty, grief, war, and the environment. The black and white illustrations capture the emotional impact of the text. This wonderful book could lead to many discussions with young readers. I highly recommend this powerful and touching story.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Pennypacker, Sara
Illustrator: Klassen, Jon
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780062377012
Price: 16.99