Reading Guides

Each Digital Download Includes: 

1. Student Reading Guide- chapter guided worksheets with comprehension questions, creative reflections, chapter activities, vocabulary/glossary if applicable and historical content page if applicable.
2. Teacher Guides- includes book summary, sensitive content note, suggested reading age, grading rubric, sample answers, extension questions/projects. 

Each guide may differ in structure, depth, and style depending on the content of the book.  

Pax by Sara Pennypacker is a moving survival story about Peter, a boy forced to give up his beloved fox, Pax, when his father leaves for war. Separated and desperate to find each other, Peter begins a dangerous journey through the wilderness while Pax learns how to survive on his own.

The book blends animal friendship, survival, war, loyalty, grief, courage, and the bond between a child and an animal. It is tender, adventurous, and emotional, with a story that asks what love requires when the world becomes uncertain. 🦊

Best fit: Readers ages 9–12, especially kids who enjoy animal stories, wilderness survival, emotional journeys, friendship, and thoughtful books with heart. 

Content note: Includes war, separation, injury, grief, danger, and some intense emotional moments.