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Pax by Sara Pennypacker

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Set in a unnamed country, Pax by Sara Pennypacker is about a young boy named Peter who, after having to abandon his pet fox Pax in the woods because his father had been enlisted for war, runs away from his grandfather’s house (where he was staying while his father was away) to find his lost friend. I personally thought it was a compelling read. It incorporates the moral/emotional costs of war, fighting to follow the right example when the wrong one has been shown to you, and standing for what you believe in in such a way that is intelligent and though-provoking. A perfect coming-of-age story for boys, and an excellent read for anyone else.

Edit (10/10/2016): I just thought I’d extend my analysis of the book. Even though I believe it was good book, I have to add that it’s also a very tragic story. The author weaves her words well, but I think it's still a heavy read for a younger reader to go at alone. There are several instances of death in the story, and a graphic depiction of how another fox character lost their parents. If you have a sensitive reader, be sure to review this book and determine its content first before handing it over to your child.




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