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 PennypackerPublisher: Balzer & Bray/HarperteenPublished: 02/02/2016Pages: 288Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.13h x 5.88w x 1.13dISBN: 9780062377012Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point Value: 8Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 179541 / PaxReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2015Booklist 11/01/2015 pg. 61Publishers Weekly 11/16/2015School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 106Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2016Shelf Awareness 02/02/2016New York Times Book Review 02/14/2016 pg. 21New York Times Book Review 02/21/2016 pg. 26Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2016 pg. 94School Library Journal 12/01/2016 pg. 34
