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.

Pennypacker, Sara; Klassen, Jon

Publisher not identified

Longman Publishing

Balzer + Bray

United States, United States of America

Illustrated, 2016

New York, 2016

S.I, 2016

Pax, 2016

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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. . . .
Author’s Note 3
Dedication 4
Epigraph 7
Chapter 1 10
Chapter 2 13
Chapter 3 21
Chapter 4 24
Chapter 5 27
Chapter 6 31
Chapter 7 38
Chapter 8 44
Chapter 9 52
Chapter 10 54
Chapter 11 56
Chapter 12 58
Chapter 13 64
Chapter 14 67
Chapter 15 75
Chapter 16 81
Chapter 17 85
Chapter 18 90
Chapter 19 97
Chapter 20 100
Chapter 21 104
Chapter 22 106
Chapter 23 111
Chapter 24 115
Chapter 25 122
Chapter 26 126
Chapter 27 130
Chapter 28 131
Chapter 29 134
Chapter 30 137
Chapter 31 140
Chapter 32 142
Chapter 33 143
Chapter 34 144
Acknowledgments 149
About the Author and Illustrator 150
Books by Sara Pennypacker 151
Credits 152
Copyright 153
About the Publisher 154
Contents 8
Chapter 1 10
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2024-06-27