Reviews

Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker

vivianbernard2012's review

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

(This review includes spoilers!) Pax, Journey Home was a satisfying sequel to the original Pax. It tells about the effects of Peter losing his fox and how Pax moves on in the forest. Pax is more focused on taking care of his new family rather than on finding his boy. But then, Pax realizes that he may need Peter more than he thought he would and Peter knows deep down that he can't just brush off the fact that his fox is gone. This book is a story of friendship and enormous loss. It teaches you that you cannot leave the ones you love behind and that you can't hide away from your past. You need to face it head on and never forget your hardships, as scary as that may be. 

robyndansereau's review

4.0

"Pax: Journey Home" is a heartwarming story about chosen family and the healing power of love.

Full review: https://robyntocker.weebly.com/pax-journey-home.html

makothebookdragon's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

marci_adams's review

3.0

An adventure story told from alternating viewpoints of Peter and Pax; Water warriors clean contaminated water from the war; Dark "penance".

meganelise's review

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

usualjellyfish's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

corteccia's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jontiemeehan's review

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

maximus_56's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

wanderingbookwormsf's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Every bit the emotional roller-coaster as the first. Pennypacker writes about grief and loss with a gentle realness that will make your heart quiver. You'll be completely invested in the characters and their journey.