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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
I'm conflicted about this book. It was well written for the age group and it is a great story about a boy wanting to reunite with his pet, but it had a dark undertone to it with war, death, and sacrifice that made me sad and fretful while reading it. It reminded me a lot of the Disney movie The Fox and the Hound and maybe that is why reading this made me so sad. I was also confused about the character Vola. Although she was an interesting person that I would like to read a whole story about, I just didn't quite get why she was such a big part of the story. Still all-in-all it was a great read, just be prepared for some tears.
What am I supposed to do with this book- care? No thanks. This is a tiny novel about war and foxes. My favorite poet, Richard Siken, has a poetry collection named 'The War of the Foxes.' Read the poems instead.
Another book my daughter and I have read together so we can discuss. Such a lovely story. I really love the interaction between all the characters: people and people, animals and people, animals and animals. I need to read more by Ms. Pennypacker.
lovely lovely lovely
beautifully written
tugged at my heartstrings
read this book
beautifully written
tugged at my heartstrings
read this book
It’s just so sad. I thought it’d be less sad at any point. But it starts sad is sad in between and ends somehow sad. But good character development
Wonderful book about anger, war, grief, friendship, and the bond between a boy and his pet.
Beautifully worded and I love the cover illustration (yes, I actually read the paper copy having bought this for my kid as a summer read) He still hasn't picked I up but the paper was thick and rough-edged like art paper. ANYWAY, the author tells this story from two perspectives: a fox and his boy. Each chapter switches voice. It's a love story in a war setting (the latter part was a little confusing, not sure which war or where we were) The ending is predictable but seemed abrupt; I was left wanting more about the father, Vola etc.
A wonderful story for any animal lover (meant for ES/MS but who doesn't love a fox story)
A wonderful story for any animal lover (meant for ES/MS but who doesn't love a fox story)
If I'd read this as a kid *****SPOILER ALERT*****
I'd have been sobbing all the way through it. Animal struggles are real people. I liked the personification of Pax though. I felt like his personality coincided with his species. Great writing. Great characters. Loved it.
I'd have been sobbing all the way through it. Animal struggles are real people. I liked the personification of Pax though. I felt like his personality coincided with his species. Great writing. Great characters. Loved it.
Beautiful touching story of love and caring. Delicate pictures by Jon Klassen brought this story to life. Oneness shown in such a beautiful way that children and adults can understand it.