A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by ‘his boy’, Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his grandfather’s roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, and their journeys back to each other as war rampages throughout the country. A profound and moving story, ‘Pax’ is destined to become a classic in the vein of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and ‘Watership Down’.

From the author of the highly acclaimed, bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere, ideal for readers aged 9–12. Ware can’t wait to spend summer ‘off in his own world’ and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called ‘normal’ kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon Ware starts skipping Rec, creating a castle-like space of his own in the church lot. Jolene scoffs, calling him a dreamer – he doesn’t live in the ‘real world’ like she does. As different as Ware and Jolene are, though, they have one thing in common: for them, the lot is a refuge. And when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware vows to save the lot. But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?

Here in the Real World

A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023 A hilarious and heart-warming new adventure from Sara Pennypacker, the best-selling author of Pax, with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winner Matthew Cordell Leeva Thornblossom loves to learn: her local newspaper teaches her a new word every day, and soap operas show her the many shades of human expression. And when she comes across the announcement that all children are required to go to school, Leeva sees an opportunity to do something that newspapers and television alone can’t provide: the chance to meet people. But Leeva’s parents, the insufferable mayor and selfish tax collector of their small town, don’t want to send her to school, and they certainly don’t want her to meet other people. And so, with the help of the town’s librarian and her son, Leeva sets out to finds answers: what have her parents been hiding from her? With hilarious writing and an unforgettable hero, Leeva at Last is perfect for fans of Matilda, Flora and Ulysses, and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Leeva at Last

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted and utterly compelling. It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax must protect his litter of kits in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter, orphaned after the war, has left his adopted home and joined the Water Warriors, a group determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax's kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing – and each other. A breathtaking novel about chosen families and the healing power of love.

Pax, Journey Home

Die Zeit konnte sie nicht trennen Ein Jahr nach ihrem Abschied führen der Junge Peter und der Fuchs Pax ein eigenständiges Leben - doch sie haben einander nicht vergessen. Um gegen die starken Erinnerungen an ihre Trennung anzukommen, schließt Peter sich einer Gruppe Freiwilliger an, die die vom Krieg gezeichnete Landschaft renaturiert und Flüsse entgiftet. Was Peter nicht weiß: Pax befindet sich ebenfalls in dem gefährdeten Gebiet und ist ganz in seiner Nähe ... Ebenso wie "Mein Freund Pax" entfaltet auch die Fortsetzung von Sara Pennypackers Bestseller einen starken emotionalen Sog. Peters Verbitterung und Pax' Unschuld berühren sofort, und die eindrucksvollen Bilder, die die Autorin wählt, um Schmerz und Glück der beiden Freunde zu beschreiben, hallen lange nach.

Mein Freund Pax

Mein Freund Pax - Die Heimkehr - Mein Freund Pax, Band 2 (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Seit Peter den Fuchswelpen Pax vor dem sicheren Tod gerettet und ihn aufgezogen hat, sind die beiden unzertrennlich. Aber dann kommt der Krieg und reißt beide auseinander. Hunderte von Kilometern und tausend Gefahren müssen Peter und Pax überwinden, um einander wiederzufinden ... Sara Pennypackers poetische Geschichte rührt von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute und ist ein Plädoyer für Herz und Menschlichkeit. Der Pianist Rainer Bielfeldt begleitet die Abenteuerreise mit bewegender Musik.

Mein Freund Pax (Autorisierte Lesefassung)

Träumer, die zu wahren Helden werden Am liebsten würde der schüchterne Ware die Ferien ganz in Ruhe für sich verbringen und von Rittern im Mittelalter träumen. Stattdessen schicken ihn seine Eltern in ein Feriencamp. Doch Ware reißt aus und trifft Jolene, ein toughes Mädchen, mit dem er die verlassene Ruine neben dem Camp in einen Garten verwandelt: ihr geheimer Zufluchtsort. Aber als er ihnen genommen werden soll, fasst Ware einen Entschluss: Er wird sich wie ein Ritter gegen Ungerechtigkeit auflehnen und für ihr Paradies kämpfen. Julian Mehne fühlt sich mit seiner tiefen, vertrauenerweckenden Stimme in Wares Geschichte ein und erzählt von den Schwierigkeiten und den Möglichkeiten des Andersseins

Hier im echten Leben (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Det har gått ett år sedan Peter och hans räv Pax såg varandra. Mycket har förändrats. Peter har blivit föräldralös efter kriget, medan Pax har fått en kull ungar med sin hona Bristle. Men en av ungarna har blivit svårt sjuk. Pax vänder sig till den enda människan han vet att han kan lita på: Peter. Både pojke och räv beger sig på en resa för att hitta hem, och att återfinna varandra igen. En stark berättelse om vänskapens kraft – om kampen för att återförenas, mot alla odds. Skriven av Sara Pennypacker, med stämningsfulla illustrationer av Jon Klassen. Den första boken, "Min vän Pax" utkom 2017. Sagt om "Min vän Pax": ”Det är en lika viktig som magnifik läsning – detta är en bok som visar respekt för både sina rävar och sina unga läsare.” – Dagens Nyheter ”Berättelsen är precis som räven Pax själv: halvvild och helvacker.” – New York Times

Pax, resan hem

Peter och räven Pax har varit oskiljaktiga i fem år, ända sedan Peter hittade den lilla rävungen övergiven i skogen. När Peters pappa en dag tar värvning i armén skickas Peter för att bo hos sin farfar, femtio mil hemifrån. Pax får inte följa med. Peter tvingas lämna honom i skogen, trots att Pax aldrig levt utan människor. Redan första kvällen hos sin farfar ångrar Peter att han gått med på att lämna Pax. Han packar en ryggsäck, smyger ut i natten och ger sig av för att leta rätt på sin räv. Trots att kriget kommer allt närmare. Samtidigt väntar Pax tålmodigt på att Peter ska komma tillbaka. Men hunger och törst driver honom till slut att lämna platsen där han senast såg sin pojke. En stark berättelse om vänskapens kraft – om kampen för att återförenas, mot alla odds. Med stämningsfulla illustrationer av Jon Klassen. Sara Pennypacker har skrivit sjutton böcker för barn och unga, bland annat de bästsäljande böckerna om Clementina. Jon Klassen är prisbelönt illustratör och bilderboksförfattare som bland annat gjort Jag vill ha min hatt och Det är inte min hatt. "Boken är precis som räven Pax själv: halvvild och underbart vacker." New York Times Book Review "Rörande och poetisk." Kirkus Reviews Det är en lika viktig som magnifik läsning – detta är en bok som visar respekt för både sina rävar och sina unga läsare. DN

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