“This is a deftly nuanced look at the fragility and strength of the human heart. This sensitively imagined story effectively explores issues of human-animal connection, emotional vulnerability, the aftermath of conflict, and found family.” - The Horn Book (starred review) Klassen’s interspersed scene-setting black-and-white art adds textured layers of complexity. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing-and each other, once again.Īs he did for Pax, Jon Klassen, New York Times bestseller, Caldecott medalist, and two-time Caldecott Honoree, has created stunning jacket and interior illustrations. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. Meanwhile Peter-newly orphaned after the war, racked 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. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. From 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.
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