I am 68 years old and I LOVED this book. I only wish I had read it when I was 10 to 14, as suggested. The message is Peace and Love. Two but not two. 5 stars!

A must read! One of my favorite books of all time!

I read this with my 8 year old every night before bed. It was an endearing story with lessons of courage and perseverance. There are tough scenes because of a war going on, but sometimes real life is just that way. The ended was beautiful and heart-breaking, but such an appropriate end. I would recommend it with the caution that it will pull at the heart-strings.

This is a deceptively simple story about a boy and his pet fox who have become separated and are trying to reunite. This thoughtful, beautifully written book asks some challenging questions about how to live your life. It is a gripping adventure story, but it is also a haunting and provocative book. The book has only a few characters and not a very complicated plot, but it is an excellent, captivating book that will keep children engaged.

I loved this book! It's such a great read and it really makes you think. I 100% suggest it to middle school and upper elementary school readers.

Peter sets off to find his fox, Pax, whom his father made him leave behind, but he encounters many roadblocks along the way. A lovely story, told from both Pax and Peter's perspectives, of friendship, perseverance, helping others, and growing through hardship. It centers on the theme of what relationships really are and how different they can be.

Pax is the story of the unbreakable bond between a boy and his pet fox. It is filled with excitement, adventure, loyalty, and hope, making it an excellent option for both adventure lovers and animal lovers (provided they can tolerate the more emotionally challenging moments/content). It is told from the perspective of both Peter (the boy) and Pax (the fox), alternating narrators with each chapter. Peter's side of the plot develops slowly and may even feel a bit shallow at first, but the adventures provided by Pax's side of the story keep the book moving along sufficiently well. The heart of the story is full of emotion and adventure, eventually developing into a story you "just can't put down." By the end of it, you find yourself so emotionally invested that animal lovers may even get a little misty eyed by the bittersweet final plot twist. I would definitely recommended this to anyone looking for an emotionally-charged, adventure-filled middle grade fiction book.

Reviewed by Miss Allison

The family love between a boy and his fox rings true in Pennypacker's narrative.

This book is definitely worth reading!
I shed a few tears near the end but overall a beautiful book.

Remembering Pax my favorite fox!