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About Sara Pennypacker
Sara Pennypacker was a painter before becoming a writer, and has two absolutely fabulous children who are now grown. She has written over twenty children's books including Pax (illustrated by Jon Klassen), Here In The Real World, the Clementine and Waylan series (both illustrated by Marla Frazee); Stuart's Cape and Stuart Goes to School (both illustrated by Martin Matje), Meet the Dullards, and others. Sara splits her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Florida.
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A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen.
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 with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, ‘Pax’ is destined to become a classic in the vein of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and ‘Watership Down’.
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.
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.
Clementine can't believe her ears: her beloved teacher, Mr. D'Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the Clock" when the day feels too long. And in his place, he's left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just can't figure out.
The only solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D'Matz back. Even if it means ruining her Mr. D'Matz's once-in-a-lifetime chance, it's worth it -- isn't it?
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?
Clementine's having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she's in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what's on the agenda, her parents won't reveal anything before the meeting.
As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We're getting a gorilla." But no, it's something entirely different. "We're talking about a new baby," says her father. "A sibling for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more?
Der Junge Peter und der Fuchs Pax: Sie waren einst unzertrennlich, heute leben sie weit voneinander entfernt. Doch die Erinnerung an den jeweils anderen lässt beide nicht los. Und so brechen sie auf: auf eine Reise durch die Wildnis, die ihre Wege abermals zueinander und näher zu sich selbst führt.
Ein Roman über Freundschaft und Liebe und die unverzichtbare Fähigkeit, auch nach großer Verletzung vergeben zu können.
Mit schwarz-weiß Illustrationen von Jon Klassen
Die Presse über die amerikanische Originalausgabe:
»Dies ist ein geschickt nuancierter Blick auf die Zerbrechlichkeit und Stärke des menschlichen Herzens. Eine beeindruckende Fortsetzung.« Kirkus Reviews
»(...) Eine würdige Fortsetzung und gleichzeitig eine herzzerreißende und wunderbar lebensbejahende Erkundung der Konzepte von Heimat, Familie und der Liebe, die alles lohnenswert macht.« Booklist
Die Presse über »Mein Freund Pax«:
»Ein großartiges Plädoyer für Menschlichkeit.« Süddeutsche Zeitung
»Eindrücklich und mit einem ungewöhnlichen Sog.« NZZ am Sonntag
»Eine wundervoll poetische Geschichte.« Stuttgarter Zeitung
»Der Roman berührt ebenso eindringlich wie unaufdringlich die großen Fragen, vor denen junge Leser [...] ein erstes Mal stehen könnten.« Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
»Ein sehr besonderes Buch, das nahe geht und lange nachwirkt.« Norddeutscher Rundfunk
»Einfühlsam und anspruchsvoll erzählt, ohne kitschig zu sein, für Jungs und Mädchen gleichermaßen geeignet.« Buchmarkt
Von Sara Pennypacker außerdem bei FISCHER Sauerländer erschienen:
»Mein Freund Pax«
»Hier im echten Leben«
Der einsame Junge Ware trifft Jolene, das Mädchen, das niemand haben will. Eine alte Kirchenruine wird ihnen beiden ein Zuhause. Als dieses bedroht wird, muss Ware sich entscheiden: Entweder er bleibt in seiner Traumwelt – oder er wagt es gemeinsam mit Jolene für das einzustehen, an das er im Leben glaubt.
Sara Pennypacker (Autorin von Dein SPIEGEL-Bestseller »Mein Freund Pax«) schildert, wie zwei Kinder, die sich verloren fühlen, über sich hinauswachsen – und erkennen, dass sie mit ihrem Einsatz die Welt zu einem besseren Ort machen können.
»Dieses phantasievolle Abenteuer beleuchtet, wie Kinder aus ihrem Inneren Kraft schöpfen und zu Kreativität aufzublühen können – wenn ihnen der Raum gewährt wird.«
The New York Times Book Review
Waylon can't wait to participate in the Boston Science Expo on June 14. He's confident that his project will impress the crowd, and his idol, a famous astrophysicist, is sure to be in attendance. Maybe Waylon will finally get a chance to meet her! The Expo is on the same day of his sister's performance at the Beantown Repertory Theater. Neon has been preparing for weeks, ever since she won third prize in a New Voices in Boston Theater contest, and their dad has agreed to be the centerpiece of the show. June 14 is also the deadline Waylon's dad set for himself to sell his screenplay to Hollywood. Finally, Waylon's mom has a mysterious appointment that day that she won't talk about. It looks as though Waylon will be going to the Science Expo by himself. But at least there's that astrophysicist!
When Waylon's dad is summoned to Hollywood at the last minute, Neon is in dire need of a replacement. She trains her eyes on Waylon, and he has no choice but to be the stand-in, even though it means missing the Expo. It promises to be the most embarrassing night of his life . . . yet it could turn out to be the most awesome of all.
But what is Mom up to, anyway?
Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He's always getting called to Principal Rice's office, and now he's even having meetings with the chief of police. At least the two boys can visit their dog, Dumpster Eddy, while they're at the station. Eddy is behind bars in the Stray Animals' Lock-up. When a new Animal Control officer takes over, it looks as though the dog's days are numbered. Waylon comes up with a science-y plan to save Eddy, but can he trust Baxter to help him carry it out?
Sara Pennypacker und Jon Klassen haben eine berührend-poetische Freundschaftsgeschichte geschaffen, die gleichzeitig ein Plädoyer für Menschlichkeit in Zeiten des Krieges ist.
Mit zwölf schwarz-weiß Illustrationen von Jon Klassen.
Die Presse über das Buch:
»Was dieses Buch so einzigartig macht, ist die Qualität von Pennypackers Prosa – und die Kraft der Liebe zwischen Pax und Peter, der sich kein Leser entziehen kann.« New York Times
»›Mein Freund Pax‹ ist ganz einfach ein Meisterwerk.« Katherine Applegate, Autorin
»›Mein Freund Pax‹ ist wie Pax selbst – teilweise wild, aber im Ganzen wunderschön.« New York Times
»Ergreifend und poetisch.« Kirkus Reviews
»Ein Kinderbuch, das alle Voraussetzungen erfüllt, um ein echter Klassiker zu werden.« Publisher's Weekly
»Ein überragendes Werk, das von allen gelesen und besprochen werden sollte: Kindern wie Erwachsenen.« School Library Journal
Un relato emocionante sobre la confianza, la guerra, la lealtad, la traición y el amor de un niño por el zorro al que ha criado desde que era un cachorro.
Una pequeña obra maestra.
Peter y Pax, su leal zorro, son inseparables. No obstante, cuando sucede lo impensable y su padre tiene que partir a la guerra, Peter se ve obligado a abandonar a Pax a su suerte.
Pero Peter sabe que su lugar está junto a Pax. Espoleado por una amistad inquebrantable, se lanzará a la aventura y cruzará el país en guerra para reunirse con su zorro. Pax, esperando con paciencia su regreso, tendrá que enfrentarse solo a los peligros del bosque...
Un éxito internacional llamado a convertirse en un clásico. Pax ha sido galardonado con el Goodreads Choice Award 2016, el Publishrers Weekly's Best Book 2016 y el Hudson Bookseller's Best Book 2016.
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La crítica ha dicho...
«Pax el libro es como Pax el zorro: mitad salvaje y enteramente hermoso.»
The New York Times Book Review
«Emocionante y poético.»
Kirkus Reviews
«Pax cautivará tu corazón desde la primera página.»
Lisa Nehs, Book & Company
«Increíblemente conmovedor, extremadamente original... Una obra literaria muy valiente.»
Mónica Edinger, The Dalton School
«Pennypacker es una narradora magistral que guía al lector por un sendero de emociones fluctuantes hasta su desgarradora conclusión.»
Ann N. Martin, galardonada con un premio Newberry honorario y autora de Rain Reign
«Tremendamente honesto y desgarradoramente tierno, Pax es, sencillamente, una obra maestra.»
Katherine Applegate, ganadora del Premio Newsberry por The One y Only Ivan
«La magistral y experta narrativa de Pennypacker revela una profundidad asombrosa para una obra tan breve.»
Booklist
Y los lectores...
«Pax es, en definitiva, uno de esos cuentos que puede transformar una agobiante noche de insomnio en algo tan productivo como una didáctica reflexión sobre cómo alcanzar diferentes tipos de paz.»
«Una historia que llega al corazón del lector y que, sin duda, está destinada verdaderamente a convertirse en un emotivo clásico. Pax y Peter os cautivarán y no querréis despediros de ellos.»
«Un libro que tiene mucho que decir. Pax es mucho más que una bonita historia; es un llamamiento a la esperanza y a la paz. Los personajes y la narración son brillantes en esta historia repleta de emociones y reflexión que no te dejará indiferente. Un libro que guardo con gran cariño y que siempre recomendaré.»
«Ágil, amena y con unos personajes que te harán creer que el mundo no está perdido. Un 'clásico' ponía en la sinopsis, totalmente de acuerdo. 4/5. Me ha encantado.»
Alternando perspectivas para mostrar os caminhos paralelos dos dois personagens centrais, Pax expõe o desenvolvimento do menino em sua tentativa de enfrentar a ferocidade herdada pelo pai, enquanto a raposa, domesticada, segue o caminho contrário, de explorar sua natureza selvagem. Um romance atemporal e para todas as idades, que aborda relações familiares, a relação do homem com o ambiente e os perigos que carregamos dentro de nós mesmos.
Pax emociona o leitor desde a primeira página. Um mundo repleto de sentimentos em que natureza e humanidade se encontram numa história que celebra a lealdade e o amor.
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