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WOW Recommends: Pax

April 1, 2016
Pax by by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Jon Klassen

 Book of the Month, April 2016 Pax by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Jon Klassen

Pax, a pet fox, and 12-year-old Peter have been together for 5 years from the time Pax was a 2-week-old kit. When they are cruelly separated each goes on an odyssey to find each other. This beautiful, magical and heart-touching story of a strong bond between a boy and his pet demonstrates how love and determination can overcome overwhelming challenges. -Recommended by Marilyn Carpenter

ISBN: 9780062377012
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
PubDate: February 2016

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