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frecklesandfiction's review against another edition
4.0
An emotional tale of a fox and his boy, and their determination to get back to each other.
I enjoyed the fox's perspective and how both fox and boy grew during their separation.
Vola is a great side character too.
I enjoyed the fox's perspective and how both fox and boy grew during their separation.
Vola is a great side character too.
corinne_k's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jpjennie's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely
A lovely story about a boy and his fox. Good character development. Also a sad yet wonderful introduction about war from the eyes of a child.
A lovely story about a boy and his fox. Good character development. Also a sad yet wonderful introduction about war from the eyes of a child.
jonezeemcgee's review against another edition
5.0
A children's book just punched me in the damn feels. WTF? When did I start having feelings? I highly recommend this to everyone at any age. Its about the cost of war, family, loyalty, breaking cycles, and selflessness. It's about so much more than a boy and his fox. Ouch. I'm going to go drink a scotch.
graciegrace1178's review against another edition
4.0
*sobbing* I JUST REALLY LOVE FOXES OKAY. 4.4 stars
PT: environmental books, books about foxes, children’s books (¿), orange covers
WIL
1) a bond between a boy and his fox. I started crying instantly.
2) war-sickness. I will always love characters describing other cultures from their own POV. Anthropology but make it fiction! Also?? The ripple effect of war as seen by The Innocent? I want to hug every single person in this story (except maybe not the coyote. Or maybe-?)
3) fox8: the longer version with emotions for a whole different reason. (See “I JUST REALLY LOVE FOXES OKAY”)
4) Vola and Bristle and parallels abound. Peter and Pax are the SAME and their parallel narratives are incredible. Sara why have you done this to me I WASNT READY.
WIDL
1) N O. N O NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. THATS NOT HOW ITS SUPPOSED TO END. I DO NOT ACCEPT. NO. NO. WHAT THE HE C K PETER. DNKJXOOKOQZ. Yea yea “if you love someone let them go” or whatever but NO. YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER. Peter, you just gotta live in the woods now with them. Or bring them all back home or something. PAX IS PART OF YOUR FOUND FAMILY PETER THIS IS ILLEGAL YOU CANT JUST G O ZKKDKWJDJW.
PT: environmental books, books about foxes, children’s books (¿), orange covers
WIL
1) a bond between a boy and his fox. I started crying instantly.
2) war-sickness. I will always love characters describing other cultures from their own POV. Anthropology but make it fiction! Also?? The ripple effect of war as seen by The Innocent? I want to hug every single person in this story (except maybe not the coyote. Or maybe-?)
3) fox8: the longer version with emotions for a whole different reason. (See “I JUST REALLY LOVE FOXES OKAY”)
4) Vola and Bristle and parallels abound. Peter and Pax are the SAME and their parallel narratives are incredible. Sara why have you done this to me I WASNT READY.
WIDL
1) N O. N O NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. THATS NOT HOW ITS SUPPOSED TO END. I DO NOT ACCEPT. NO. NO. WHAT THE HE C K PETER. DNKJXOOKOQZ. Yea yea “if you love someone let them go” or whatever but NO. YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE TOGETHER. Peter, you just gotta live in the woods now with them. Or bring them all back home or something. PAX IS PART OF YOUR FOUND FAMILY PETER THIS IS ILLEGAL YOU CANT JUST G O ZKKDKWJDJW.
sylviacoogan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
Peter rescued Pax the fox when he was little after his family was killed. From that moment on, Peter became “his boy.” When Peter’s father enlists in the war, Peter is sent to live with his grandfather and forced to release Pax back into the wild. Guilt immediately washes over Peter, and he sets out to find his beloved friend again. Will the two reunite or will Pax be lost forever?
askxtine's review against another edition
4.5
Really enjoyed this one. Vola was a fantastic character with her marionettes and things she's trying to move through. The ending was thoughtful and beautiful.