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Pax

By: Sara Pennypacker
Narrated by: Michael Curran-Dorsano
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A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited.

Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by ‘his boy’, Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his grandfather’s roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, and their journeys back to each other as war rampages throughout the country.

A profound and moving story, ‘Pax’ is destined to become a classic in the vein of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and ‘Watership Down’.

 Action & Adventure Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Survival Stories War

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Critic reviews

‘Pax the book is like Pax the fox: half wild and wholly beautiful.’ New York Times

'A heart wrenching masterpiece about the relationship between a boy and his fox' The Guardian

'A touching story about a boy and his pet, as well as a depiction of the devastating and often unseen consequences of war' Book Trust

‘A beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox.’ Sainsbury’s Entertainment

‘Every moment in the graceful, fluid narrative is believable … Moving and poetic.’ Kirkus

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Good i am sorry for a fox and stray dog wousp I was bead by one of them

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i like the fact that it's got some realty about re gaining trust with pax

pax

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We really enjoyed the story and the narrator. Would thoroughly recommend. Beautiful story, expertly told.

Fantastic!

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Excellent and exciting narration, an emotionally charged and skilfully written story. Penny packer creates some vivid and very human characters.

a charming and exciting tale

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Thank you so much for making this book. In these hard times I’ve really needed something like this to keep me going.

This is the best book I’ve ever read!

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