Pax

New York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Longlist

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.

Author: Sara Pennypacker
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/02/2016
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Pax
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.80w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062377012
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 179541 / Pax


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2015
Booklist 11/01/2015 pg. 61
Publishers Weekly 11/16/2015
School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 106
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2016
Shelf Awareness 02/02/2016
New York Times Book Review 02/14/2016 pg. 21
New York Times Book Review 02/21/2016 pg. 26
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2016 pg. 94
School Library Journal 12/01/2016 pg. 34

About the Author
Pennypacker, Sara: -

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.

Klassen, Jon: -

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.