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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Bittersweet and often difficult tale of a boy forced to abandon his fox.
This is a beautiful story about love and the unlikely friendship between a fox and his boy.
Sometimes the Apple falls way farther than the tree. ❤️
Sometimes the Apple falls way farther than the tree. ❤️
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such a sweet, beautiful book. Sad but not sad at the end, as my son says.
I really wanted to love this book, but I just didn't. I enjoyed Pax's story for the most part. Peter's story just felt so unrealistic and didn't keep me wanting to read. I have heard things about this book; it just wasn't for me.
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanna hang out with Vola and Peter and Pax I think we'd have a great time. Also Runt deserves the world
A poorly written awkward party of clichés that doesn't even end with warm fuzzies. Audio was definitely not the right option on this one, but I blame the author. More Clementine, please.
Sweet and heartbreaking, this story tells the truth about the cost of war.
A literary tale told from two perspectives, a boy named Peter and his fox named Pax, who are separated and must find one another. I found both perspectives to be very strong, but I liked reading from Pax's perspective the most. It was the most new and unfamiliar, with detailed sensory language that only a fox would care to notice. I also really enjoyed the rich writing of the author.
The illustrations were minimal, but still detailed and beautiful. A good artistic choice that set the tone for the story. I was satisfied with the conclusion and the character arc for both characters, though I'm surprised. The themes of friendship, love, war, and peace were all interspersed throughout the novel. The book touched on a lot of heavy themes, which I appreciated, but still kept the story accessible to all readers.
"The two [foxes] padded steadily for an hour through light woods, Pax restraining himself to keep pace with the ailing Gray, relieved at least that they kept moving. But when a murder of crows landed in the bare arms of a pecan tree, Gray doubled back and sad down at its base, ears pricked up intently at the commotion."
The illustrations were minimal, but still detailed and beautiful. A good artistic choice that set the tone for the story. I was satisfied with the conclusion and the character arc for both characters, though I'm surprised