HarperCollins Pax, Journey Home: Sara Pennypacker

Pax, Journey Home is the sequel to Sara Pennypacker's novel Pax, continuing the story of a boy, Peter, and his fox, Pax, a year after their forced separation by war. The book follows their separate journeys as they deal with grief, healing, and new responsibilities, with Pax protecting his kits and Peter joining a group to heal the war-torn land, leading them back toward each other when one of Pax's kits falls ill. It's a middle-grade novel exploring themes of found family, human-animal bonds, and the aftermath of conflict, featuring illustrations by Jon Klassen.