Peter is inseparable from his fox who he raised from a kit. This bond is exceedingly strong because not only did Peter's mother die about five years previous to the timeline of the story but also, Peter's father is not a very warm person. Peter's father enlists in the military during a time of war, so Peter must go live with his grandfather and release his beloved – and domesticated – fox to the wild. Peter is inconsolable with this situation, and sets out to be reunited with Pax. Peter's determination and the hardships he endures in search of Pax make for an inspiring reading experience. The unwavering faith and loyalty of Pax is heartwarming.
Succinctly put, this is "a boy and his dog" story. It is more, however. In this novel, there are lessons to learn about war and lessons to be practiced in order to reveal and understand one's self. It was worth the brief read.
Since this is a young adult novel, what made you want to read it? Was it recommended to you?
ReplyDeleteI was in the library and it was displayed on one of their featured round tables of suggestions. The cover design drew me in. I had just finished reading a depressing war book, The Girl You Left Behind. I read the description in the front flap of Pax and even though this book also had a war setting, I thought it might be uplifting and warm in contrast since it was told from the point of view of a fox and a boy.
DeleteIt's crazy to me that since you read this and I last commented on it, six years ago, my sweet Vivian, who was 3 when you read this, has now read it herself at 9-years-old.
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