Why people recommend it
Pax by Sara Pennypacker is a poignant middle-grade novel about a young boy's journey to reunite with his pet fox during wartime. On The Book Review podcast, during the July 18, 2024 episode Maureen Dowd on Clinton and Trump, guest Alexandra Alter mentioned Sara Pennypacker's novel, describing a story about a boy attempting to be reunited with his pet fox during World War I and noting that it had received tremendous reviews. On the same date, during the episode Inside The New York Times Book Review: Love and Death, Greg Coles also highlighted Sara Pennypacker's Pax, identifying it specifically as a middle-grade novel featured on the children's bestseller list. Both speakers underscored the emotional resonance and widespread critical acclaim of the book, which has captured the hearts of young readers and adults alike through its touching portrayal of friendship and loyalty amidst the turmoil of war.
Who recommended it
- Alexandra Alter Discussed
- Greg Coles Discussed
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“and Sarah Penny Packer's novel P which is about a boy who is trying to be reunited with his pet fox during World War I and it got tremendous reviews”
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“one of them uh the middle grade novel is pxs by Sarah pennybacker”