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Pax, Journey Home - Signed / Autographed Copy
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.
It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, wracked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war.
When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again.
It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, wracked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war.
When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again.
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November 21, 2021
4,5/5
Podobała mi się nawet bardziej od I tomu, ale szczerze nie wiem czy dałabym ją dziecku.
Podobała mi się nawet bardziej od I tomu, ale szczerze nie wiem czy dałabym ją dziecku.
December 2, 2021
What a wonderful second instalment 💖 🦊
I am so pleased the author decided to write a sequel! Part of the reason I gave the first book 3.5 stars was because it left me with so many questions!
So this book was exactly what I wanted. We rejoin Peter who is now living with Vola in her cabin. Pax and Bristle have had kits and are trying to find a safe place to raise them.
Peter joins the Water Warriors, an organised group designed to help clean the water in the woods that have become contaminated since the war.
When one of Pax’s kits becomes ill from drinking contaminated water he seeks help from the one human he knows he can trust.
A wonderful book, that ties up any questions you may have from the first book and is overall a lovely and positive reading experience.
I am so pleased the author decided to write a sequel! Part of the reason I gave the first book 3.5 stars was because it left me with so many questions!
So this book was exactly what I wanted. We rejoin Peter who is now living with Vola in her cabin. Pax and Bristle have had kits and are trying to find a safe place to raise them.
Peter joins the Water Warriors, an organised group designed to help clean the water in the woods that have become contaminated since the war.
When one of Pax’s kits becomes ill from drinking contaminated water he seeks help from the one human he knows he can trust.
A wonderful book, that ties up any questions you may have from the first book and is overall a lovely and positive reading experience.
August 15, 2022
fulfilling my 2022 vow to read more YA/finish series i have started and left unfinished
August 2, 2021
Pax is back with his mate Bristle and three little kits. Peter has also grown and matured, but is grieved over the loss of his father and bears emotional trauma from the war that has ended. In alternating chapters, Pax deals with the responsibility to provide and protect his family while Peter makes a decision to join the Water Warriors to help bring healing to the land. For both Peter and Pax there will be unexpected obstacles. Will they be reunited? Can Peter work through his grief over so much loss without a hard heart? Pennypacker gives us an intimate view of Peter's attempts to make a new life as well as the world of the fox. As she did in Pax, the animal characterization is beautifully done. Teachers will want to use this one as a read aloud.
Thank you to Balzer + Bray and Edelweiss+ for a DRC. Since the ARC did not have the finished illustrations by Jon Klassen, I look forward to getting ahold of a published copy to enjoy the full book experience.
Thank you to Balzer + Bray and Edelweiss+ for a DRC. Since the ARC did not have the finished illustrations by Jon Klassen, I look forward to getting ahold of a published copy to enjoy the full book experience.
October 8, 2022
Историята в „Пакс. Пътят към дома“ продължава една година след края на първата книга. Сюжетните линии отново са две – на Пакс, и на Питър. Разгърнати са общо в 44 глави, които се редуват последователно – по 22 глави за всеки.
Войната вече е приключила и оцелелите са се заели със задачата да възстановят унищоженото, като последствие природата е силно засегната. И в търсене на себе си обърканият Питър се включва в един такъв екип, където открива неочаквани приятели. Междувременно и животът на Пакс се е променил силно – вече привикнал към дивия живот и новото си семейство, през пролетта той става баща на три лисичета. И така започва едно цяло ново приключение. Докато Пакс и малката му дъщеря са поели на дълъг път към дома, събитията отново сблъскват Питър и Пакс в една силно вълнуваща и емоционална среща, и полагат основите на едно ново начало за Питър. Начало на нещо, за което той дори и не се е надявал.
Посланията в книгата, както и в първата част, отново са силно застъпени, трогателни и будещи размисъл. 270 страници, а авторката е успяла да каже толкова много важни неща в тях. И двете части са чудесни. Втората допълва отлично първата и дава този прекрасен финал – на надежда и ново начало, какъвто липсваше в първата.
📌 Ревю на книга 1
📽 Pax, Journey Home | Book Trailer – разкрива част от илюстрациите в книгата, които по принцип са черно бели, но в трейлъра са показани цветни и изглеждат още по-красиви. 💖
Войната вече е приключила и оцелелите са се заели със задачата да възстановят унищоженото, като последствие природата е силно засегната. И в търсене на себе си обърканият Питър се включва в един такъв екип, където открива неочаквани приятели. Междувременно и животът на Пакс се е променил силно – вече привикнал към дивия живот и новото си семейство, през пролетта той става баща на три лисичета. И така започва едно цяло ново приключение. Докато Пакс и малката му дъщеря са поели на дълъг път към дома, събитията отново сблъскват Питър и Пакс в една силно вълнуваща и емоционална среща, и полагат основите на едно ново начало за Питър. Начало на нещо, за което той дори и не се е надявал.
Посланията в книгата, както и в първата част, отново са силно застъпени, трогателни и будещи размисъл. 270 страници, а авторката е успяла да каже толкова много важни неща в тях. И двете части са чудесни. Втората допълва отлично първата и дава този прекрасен финал – на надежда и ново начало, какъвто липсваше в първата.
📌 Ревю на книга 1
📽 Pax, Journey Home | Book Trailer – разкрива част от илюстрациите в книгата, които по принцип са черно бели, но в трейлъра са показани цветни и изглеждат още по-красиви. 💖
May 8, 2021
So heartwarming! I wasn’t sure a sequel could be as moving and lovely as Pax, but this book was that and more. Peter is trying to cut those who love him out of his life so he can avoid being hurt, but he soon learns that there is strength in vulnerabilities.
December 4, 2021
To be honest, I was skeptical going into this book, because I was afraid it wouldn't measure up to the first one, but I'm glad to say I was 100% wrong.
PAX, JOURNEY HOME doesn't just amplify the events of the first book, it makes them even better with twists I didn't even see coming. Plot-wise, I'd say PAX, JOURNEY HOME had higher stakes and a more obvious character arc while still carrying all the simplistic beauty of PAX.
Once again, Pennypacker weaves heart-wrenching themes, a beautiful storyline, and the bond between a boy and his fox into a story that somehow manages to fit together like a masterpiece.
I do feel like in tone & themes, this book is a lot more mature than the first one. For one, Peter is older. And he's literally lost everything important to him. He's bearing the burdens of everyone he's loved and hurt in the process. He vows to never let anyone in again. At the root of the story is his journey is one of learning to grieve in a healthy way, move on, and through the forgiveness of others learn to forgive himself. A message I think so many of us need even though we don't realize it.
So would I recommend PAX, JOURNEY HOME? In one word: yes. Absolutely. It may not be everyone's thing, but if you're looking for a tear-jerking middle grade that deals with gorgeous themes with childlike simplicity, read. this. book. (and then tell me so we can fangirl/boy about it together ;))
PAX, JOURNEY HOME doesn't just amplify the events of the first book, it makes them even better with twists I didn't even see coming. Plot-wise, I'd say PAX, JOURNEY HOME had higher stakes and a more obvious character arc while still carrying all the simplistic beauty of PAX.
Once again, Pennypacker weaves heart-wrenching themes, a beautiful storyline, and the bond between a boy and his fox into a story that somehow manages to fit together like a masterpiece.
I do feel like in tone & themes, this book is a lot more mature than the first one. For one, Peter is older. And he's literally lost everything important to him. He's bearing the burdens of everyone he's loved and hurt in the process. He vows to never let anyone in again. At the root of the story is his journey is one of learning to grieve in a healthy way, move on, and through the forgiveness of others learn to forgive himself. A message I think so many of us need even though we don't realize it.
So would I recommend PAX, JOURNEY HOME? In one word: yes. Absolutely. It may not be everyone's thing, but if you're looking for a tear-jerking middle grade that deals with gorgeous themes with childlike simplicity, read. this. book. (and then tell me so we can fangirl/boy about it together ;))
February 9, 2022
Volim Paxa već duge četiri godine. Prije tri sam ga dobila na dar za rođendan od svojih dragih čitalica i jedna mi je od dražih priča na polici. Prijateljstvo dječaka Petera i lisice Paxa je posebno i kao takvo preporuka i za male, ali i za velike.
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February 17, 2022
Lovely and bittersweet sequel that redeemed the first book for me. The author does a very good job at writing about grief and I appreciated Peter’s character arc as he faced and allowed himself to feel the grief he had been using anger and fear to protect himself from, opening himself to love and connection. Nice to have all the questions that were left hanging in the end of book one resolved in book 2.
December 29, 2022
4,5⭐️
I’m not crying… you are crying. 😭
Jedna z najpiękniejszych historii opisujących relacje człowieka ze zwierzęciem, ale tym razem też mocno zahaczająca o temat żałoby, tęsknoty, strachu przed „życiem po” i o głębokim smutku. 💔
Przeszyła mnie na wskroś.
P.S.
Może powinnam dać 5⭐️? Jeszcze pomyślę.
I’m not crying… you are crying. 😭
Jedna z najpiękniejszych historii opisujących relacje człowieka ze zwierzęciem, ale tym razem też mocno zahaczająca o temat żałoby, tęsknoty, strachu przed „życiem po” i o głębokim smutku. 💔
Przeszyła mnie na wskroś.
P.S.
Może powinnam dać 5⭐️? Jeszcze pomyślę.
October 29, 2023
4.5✨
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April 22, 2023
3 out of 5 stars for the story, 10 out of 5 stars for the art.
There's something sort of frustrating about this book. It's got the most gorgeous cover imaginable and jaw-dropping interior art, and yet the story itself just feels sort of meh.
It's decently well written, with interesting characters and great emotional beats, but... idk. There's something off about it.
For one thing, the message is too simplistic. War is evil, this book tells us. It is so much better to build up than to destroy.
Yes, this is true, but it needs qualifiers. This series is entirely based around an ambiguous war. By avoiding talking about what the war is about, the author is able to paint in black and white and say all war is evil because "look at all these bad consequences".
But the truth is, war is often very, very necessary. If no one stepped in and opposed Hitler, we'd have much worse consequences than we did through the war to stop him. What the author here is missing is how war can often be an act of love and not just destruction---defending the weak and innocent from powerful evils. Not all conflicts can be resolved by talking. True heroes know when to pick up arms and go to war.
Overall, I enjoyed this read, but it was a bit slow. As with book one, the chapters from Pax's POV were slow and not super interesting, and I found myself always looking forward to the chapters from Peter's POV. Overall, I think I enjoyed book 1 more, though I like the art in book 2 better.
The best thing about these books is Jon Klassen's art. Seriously, that man is gifted. If I owned this book, I would put it on display in my room even though I don't totally love the story because the cover is just that good.
-----Currently Reading:--------
AAAAHHHH THaT COVER!!!!
This is seriously the most gorgeous book cover I have ever seen (and the back cover is gorgeous too)!!!! And the interior illustrations!!! *screams*
I absolutely LOVE Jon Klassen's art... it's to die for. And this book showcases some of his loveliest art.
I loved Book 1, but not so much that I wanted to rush out and read the sequel instantly... in fact, it was properly my least favorite Jon Klassen-accompanied novel so far, but that's not saying a lot because they've all been amazing (including Pax).
Really, I'm mainly reading this because of how much I love Jon Klassen's art, which, come to think of it is why I read the first book as well (and every thing I've read that Klassen illustrated pretty much...)
So far, I've read approximately 8 novels and a dozen picture books solely because they were illustrated by Klassen (pretty much)... and I've loved every single one. Which makes me wonder, is it Jon Klassen's artwork that makes the stories he's featured alongside so good, OR is it that he has good tastes when it comes to stories and won't be featured alongside stories that aren't less than amazing?
Either way, I'm pretty much guaranteed to love this book. Also, even if I don't end up loving this book, I want me a copy just so I can put it up on display in my room (like I did with Book 1 for months) because that cover is sooo pretty. =)
[Jon Klassen rant complete.]
I'm quite enjoying the story so far! I love the older Peter and the older Pax and seeing how they've both grown and changed since book 1... and there's some new interesting situations that are arising. I'm super excited to see how this all plays out!!!
There's something sort of frustrating about this book. It's got the most gorgeous cover imaginable and jaw-dropping interior art, and yet the story itself just feels sort of meh.
It's decently well written, with interesting characters and great emotional beats, but... idk. There's something off about it.
For one thing, the message is too simplistic. War is evil, this book tells us. It is so much better to build up than to destroy.
Yes, this is true, but it needs qualifiers. This series is entirely based around an ambiguous war. By avoiding talking about what the war is about, the author is able to paint in black and white and say all war is evil because "look at all these bad consequences".
But the truth is, war is often very, very necessary. If no one stepped in and opposed Hitler, we'd have much worse consequences than we did through the war to stop him. What the author here is missing is how war can often be an act of love and not just destruction---defending the weak and innocent from powerful evils. Not all conflicts can be resolved by talking. True heroes know when to pick up arms and go to war.
Overall, I enjoyed this read, but it was a bit slow. As with book one, the chapters from Pax's POV were slow and not super interesting, and I found myself always looking forward to the chapters from Peter's POV. Overall, I think I enjoyed book 1 more, though I like the art in book 2 better.
The best thing about these books is Jon Klassen's art. Seriously, that man is gifted. If I owned this book, I would put it on display in my room even though I don't totally love the story because the cover is just that good.
-----Currently Reading:--------
AAAAHHHH THaT COVER!!!!
This is seriously the most gorgeous book cover I have ever seen (and the back cover is gorgeous too)!!!! And the interior illustrations!!! *screams*
I absolutely LOVE Jon Klassen's art... it's to die for. And this book showcases some of his loveliest art.
I loved Book 1, but not so much that I wanted to rush out and read the sequel instantly... in fact, it was properly my least favorite Jon Klassen-accompanied novel so far, but that's not saying a lot because they've all been amazing (including Pax).
Really, I'm mainly reading this because of how much I love Jon Klassen's art, which, come to think of it is why I read the first book as well (and every thing I've read that Klassen illustrated pretty much...)
So far, I've read approximately 8 novels and a dozen picture books solely because they were illustrated by Klassen (pretty much)... and I've loved every single one. Which makes me wonder, is it Jon Klassen's artwork that makes the stories he's featured alongside so good, OR is it that he has good tastes when it comes to stories and won't be featured alongside stories that aren't less than amazing?
Either way, I'm pretty much guaranteed to love this book. Also, even if I don't end up loving this book, I want me a copy just so I can put it up on display in my room (like I did with Book 1 for months) because that cover is sooo pretty. =)
[Jon Klassen rant complete.]
I'm quite enjoying the story so far! I love the older Peter and the older Pax and seeing how they've both grown and changed since book 1... and there's some new interesting situations that are arising. I'm super excited to see how this all plays out!!!
December 23, 2021
Really a 4.5 read for me. Peter is alone or though he feels as if he is. He is trying to get over the lost of his father and his best friend Pax. When he feels like he needs a journey to go back to where he is from he leaves all he knows and goes sign up to help clean the water after the war, but in reality he is off to go back to his home to start life again. On his journey he meets people who help him who show him that life is worth living. Pax is a father. He has 3 pups and has a close bond with his girl who is adventurous. When she gets sick off the unclean water he is wondering how he can save her. Will Pax save his girl and will Peter have a way to help? Such a wonderful book on love and friendship and the sacrifice we sometimes have to make for the best of those we love. I hope there will be a book 3 for this wonderful story. Highly recommend!!
September 30, 2022
I loved this follow up to Pax. Peter is grieving for the loss of both his parents and carrying his guilt over releasing Pax into the wild a year ago.
In the meantime, Pax and his partner Bristle welcome three kits to their family.
Peter and Pax’s worlds collide when Pax’s youngest kit is in trouble. Pax has to make a choice whether to seek out Peter for help.
This is heartwarming. I like the inclusion of the connection of the Water Warriors seeking to clean up the water supply.
The first book that has made me cry in a while. Thank you Ms. Pennypacker.
In the meantime, Pax and his partner Bristle welcome three kits to their family.
Peter and Pax’s worlds collide when Pax’s youngest kit is in trouble. Pax has to make a choice whether to seek out Peter for help.
This is heartwarming. I like the inclusion of the connection of the Water Warriors seeking to clean up the water supply.
The first book that has made me cry in a while. Thank you Ms. Pennypacker.
May 11, 2025
بامزه واقعا. دوسش داشتم. شاید حتی بیشتر از جلد یک.
چقد قشنگ حسهایی مثل رهایی و ترس از, از دست دادن آدم ها رو به تصویر کشیده بود.
واقعا این دوتا جلد کتاب لایق این هستند که هروقت کسی ازم خواست کتاب خوب برای سنین نوجوان معرفی کنم
اولین گزینم باشن.
الان توی شرایط روحی مناسبی نیستم که بخوام بیشتر از این بنویسم ولی موقع خوندن کتاب واقعا حس های مختلفی رو تجربه کردم و چندبار حتی بغض کردم و به روبه رو خیره شدم :)))))
چقد قشنگ حسهایی مثل رهایی و ترس از, از دست دادن آدم ها رو به تصویر کشیده بود.
واقعا این دوتا جلد کتاب لایق این هستند که هروقت کسی ازم خواست کتاب خوب برای سنین نوجوان معرفی کنم
اولین گزینم باشن.
الان توی شرایط روحی مناسبی نیستم که بخوام بیشتر از این بنویسم ولی موقع خوندن کتاب واقعا حس های مختلفی رو تجربه کردم و چندبار حتی بغض کردم و به روبه رو خیره شدم :)))))
September 6, 2021
Pax, Journey Home is the long-awaited sequel to Pax and is an inspiring and hopeful story about the importance of family and how love can be the ultimate healer. It's been a year since he found refuge with former soldier Vola and Peter who is now mourning his losses while grappling with feelings of guilt and alienation, embarks upon a journey back to his home with two military veterans who are part of a community calling themselves Water Warriors who work to heal the land from the scars of war. He plans to join the Junior Water Warriors and assist with repurposing wartime machinery, buildings and other infrastructure to reclaim the reservoirs, rivers and waterways that were poisoned throughout the conflict by toxicities. He then plans to live alone separated from the others, as at age 13 he feels he is capable and determined enough to be able to make it work. Meanwhile, Pax mates with Bristle and becomes a devoted father to three beautiful kits. When one of them becomes disabled after drinking poisoned water, Pax searches out Peter to obtain his help in saving the kit from certain death in the wild.
The selfless sacrifices Pax makes as a father to attempt to save the runt of the litter will warm even the coldest heart. This is a truly exquisite tale for adults and children alike, and it alternates between Peter and Pax’s perspectives to depict the struggles they are both currently facing - one as an animal and one as a human. It's tender, emotionally touching and full of intricate details that make the story shine like a gem. It's a deftly nuanced and stunning novel that highlights injustice especially when it comes to the suffering felt by both children and animals during wartime; those who are so often neglected and not taken into account. However, Pennypacker also emphasises the bonds that emerge among those from different backgrounds who come together to fight against a common enemy. This is a captivating, richly engaging read from beginning to bookend that explores the fragility of the human heart and just how powerful friendship and brotherhood can be. As in the original Pax book, award-winning illustrator John Klassen has once again produced delightful imagery for both the cover art and interior pages. Highly recommended.
The selfless sacrifices Pax makes as a father to attempt to save the runt of the litter will warm even the coldest heart. This is a truly exquisite tale for adults and children alike, and it alternates between Peter and Pax’s perspectives to depict the struggles they are both currently facing - one as an animal and one as a human. It's tender, emotionally touching and full of intricate details that make the story shine like a gem. It's a deftly nuanced and stunning novel that highlights injustice especially when it comes to the suffering felt by both children and animals during wartime; those who are so often neglected and not taken into account. However, Pennypacker also emphasises the bonds that emerge among those from different backgrounds who come together to fight against a common enemy. This is a captivating, richly engaging read from beginning to bookend that explores the fragility of the human heart and just how powerful friendship and brotherhood can be. As in the original Pax book, award-winning illustrator John Klassen has once again produced delightful imagery for both the cover art and interior pages. Highly recommended.
June 8, 2025
I loved reading this but it wasn’t as good as the first and I am not so sure we needed it. It was good to have things settled and for Peter to learn more about himself but sometimes I felt things were being tied up too nicely.
The writing is still beautiful and I was utterly compelled by the story. It just felt a little bit too sentimental in places whereas the first one was much tougher and perhaps more realistic.
The writing is still beautiful and I was utterly compelled by the story. It just felt a little bit too sentimental in places whereas the first one was much tougher and perhaps more realistic.
February 22, 2023
"Fell an Fell standen sie da, und ihr Gesang sprach von ihrem ganz eigenen Verlust und von all den Verlusten der ganzen Welt. Doch er erzählte auch von der Freude, die geblieben war."
Der Junge Peter und der Fuchs Pax, haben sich verloren, wiedergefunden, getrennt und leben nun neue Leben. Doch immer noch erinnern sie sich an ihre Freundschaft.
Auch diese Fortsetzung ist wieder wunderschön und zu Herzen gehend. Peter, ein Junge der mit den Nachwirkungen und Verlusten des Krieges leben muss, ebenso wie Pax, der zeigt wie schwer es auch die Tiere hatten , und wie nahe die Tiere uns sind. Ich mag den unaufgeregten, ja poetischen Schreibstil der Autorin, ich mag die Menschlichkeit und Herzlichkeit der Geschichte, die nicht nur rosarot schön ist sondern auch grau und hässlich sein kann. Ein Buch, nicht nur für Kinder wertvoll.
Der Junge Peter und der Fuchs Pax, haben sich verloren, wiedergefunden, getrennt und leben nun neue Leben. Doch immer noch erinnern sie sich an ihre Freundschaft.
Auch diese Fortsetzung ist wieder wunderschön und zu Herzen gehend. Peter, ein Junge der mit den Nachwirkungen und Verlusten des Krieges leben muss, ebenso wie Pax, der zeigt wie schwer es auch die Tiere hatten , und wie nahe die Tiere uns sind. Ich mag den unaufgeregten, ja poetischen Schreibstil der Autorin, ich mag die Menschlichkeit und Herzlichkeit der Geschichte, die nicht nur rosarot schön ist sondern auch grau und hässlich sein kann. Ein Buch, nicht nur für Kinder wertvoll.
August 1, 2023
Great middle-grade book and such a sweet story🥰.
April 29, 2025
My heart!
November 27, 2021
Nove avanture dječaka Petera i njegovog lisca. Prvi dio isto za 5, ovaj mi je čak i bolji
September 27, 2021
3.5 stars, (I guess?) rounded down.
This was a sequel I had no idea was coming, but one that I'm glad exists. One thing I recall disliking from book 1 in particular was the ending, and I can say that this book's ending was far better. As for the rest of the book...well, it varied. I enjoyed Pax's chapters but usually almost always felt like Peter's chapters were a slog. His arc of overcoming the toxic masculinity values his father and grandfather instilled in him permeated his chapters. This being a middle-grade book, the themes were very blunt and were hammered in your face over and over again, which grated on my nerves quite often.
In contrast, Pax's chapters were adorable and the interactions between him and his daughter, a tiny and inquisitive vixen, were some of the most wholesome moments I've read in a long time.
One thing that really surprised me was how dark this book would sometimes get, complete with the boy protagonist going through his “penance” in which he imagines over and over killing his pet fox when he'd first found him, rather than rescuing him. There were some actual animal deaths mentioned as a result of heavily polluted water because of a war too...so, yeah, despite the cover and adorable fox moments, this wasn't exactly a light book at all.
This was a sequel I had no idea was coming, but one that I'm glad exists. One thing I recall disliking from book 1 in particular was the ending, and I can say that this book's ending was far better. As for the rest of the book...well, it varied. I enjoyed Pax's chapters but usually almost always felt like Peter's chapters were a slog. His arc of overcoming the toxic masculinity values his father and grandfather instilled in him permeated his chapters. This being a middle-grade book, the themes were very blunt and were hammered in your face over and over again, which grated on my nerves quite often.
In contrast, Pax's chapters were adorable and the interactions between him and his daughter, a tiny and inquisitive vixen, were some of the most wholesome moments I've read in a long time.
One thing that really surprised me was how dark this book would sometimes get, complete with the boy protagonist going through his “penance” in which he imagines over and over killing his pet fox when he'd first found him, rather than rescuing him. There were some actual animal deaths mentioned as a result of heavily polluted water because of a war too...so, yeah, despite the cover and adorable fox moments, this wasn't exactly a light book at all.
February 23, 2023
A sweet and heartwarming sequel to Pax that also poses lots to think about the impact war has on the environment.
January 29, 2023
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. The first Pax book does leave some (reasonable) questions that you're wondering about but nothing that made me think I really needed a sequel, so I was curious what this book would be about.
It took me a little bit to get into the book, I wasn't loving the direction the characters had taken in the time between the end of the first book and the start of this book. For quite a few of the first chapters I was really wondering if this book was necessary, what was this story giving me that PAx on its own hadn't? By the end my opinion had taken almost a complete 180 and this book gave me exactly what I had expected to get from Pax when I first picked that book up. In the final few chapters at the emotional climax I was really just trying my best (and failing) to not cry. I was really surprised by how impactful it ended up being.
I really liked the discussion in this book, although a little surface level, about the impact of war not only on the people that fight in it but also on the environment and how important it is for people to go back and try to help the land heal in whatever capacity is needed and that the book actually took some time to show what it would take to do that!
It took me a little bit to get into the book, I wasn't loving the direction the characters had taken in the time between the end of the first book and the start of this book. For quite a few of the first chapters I was really wondering if this book was necessary, what was this story giving me that PAx on its own hadn't? By the end my opinion had taken almost a complete 180 and this book gave me exactly what I had expected to get from Pax when I first picked that book up. In the final few chapters at the emotional climax I was really just trying my best (and failing) to not cry. I was really surprised by how impactful it ended up being.
I really liked the discussion in this book, although a little surface level, about the impact of war not only on the people that fight in it but also on the environment and how important it is for people to go back and try to help the land heal in whatever capacity is needed and that the book actually took some time to show what it would take to do that!
November 20, 2021
To jest coś cudownego i otulającego serce. Podobała mi się jeszcze bardziej niż pierwsza część.
May 4, 2023
خیلی عمیق بود و با روح ادم بازی می کرد.
یه جاهایی بدون اینکه بفهمم، چند قطره اشکی هم گرفته بود...
بعدا درباره اش می نویسم
پانویس: تصویرگری های جان کلاسن، به خصوص تصویر جلد را تحویل بگیرید حتما!
یه جاهایی بدون اینکه بفهمم، چند قطره اشکی هم گرفته بود...
بعدا درباره اش می نویسم
پانویس: تصویرگری های جان کلاسن، به خصوص تصویر جلد را تحویل بگیرید حتما!
April 12, 2024
Adorable! Everything about this book was perfect ❤️
September 20, 2021
I love this continuation of the story of Peter and his fox Pax. A lovely middle reader.
June 13, 2022
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J’ai gardé peu de souvenirs clairs de Pax (et je pense que j’aurais pu prendre le temps de le relire pour avoir une idée plus définie avant de commencer cette lecture, mais j’étais trop pressée), sauf ce sentiment d’avoir lu un grand livre, empreint de force, de douleur, de résilience. J’avais aussi en tête l’image nette de mes larmes en fin de récit. Je dois donc dire que j’ai eu peur de commencer ce deuxième tome parce que tout me semblait parfait dans le premier et que je craignais que cette suite inattendue vienne jouer sur la qualité de mon ressenti.
J’ai gardé peu de souvenirs clairs de Pax (et je pense que j’aurais pu prendre le temps de le relire pour avoir une idée plus définie avant de commencer cette lecture, mais j’étais trop pressée), sauf ce sentiment d’avoir lu un grand livre, empreint de force, de douleur, de résilience. J’avais aussi en tête l’image nette de mes larmes en fin de récit. Je dois donc dire que j’ai eu peur de commencer ce deuxième tome parce que tout me semblait parfait dans le premier et que je craignais que cette suite inattendue vienne jouer sur la qualité de mon ressenti.
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