Sara Pennypacker

Small acts of bravery can have extraordinary consequences. . . The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an unforgettable WWII novel about an orphan who discovers unexpected courage when he becomes involved with the Resistance in France during Occupation. "A beautiful story of bravery and resistance. The Lions' Run reminds us that, more than size or strength, heroism begins with heart." RUTA SEPTYS, international bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray Petit éclair. That's what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas. He's tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he's tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his village. He longs to show how brave he can be. The chance arrives when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and cares for them in an abandoned stable. There he meets Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her beloved young horse from German soldiers. Soon Lucas begins to realise they are not the only ones in the village with secrets. The housekeeper at the German maternity home and a priest at the orphanage pass coded messages; a young mother at the home makes dangerous plans to keep her baby from forced adoption; and a neighbour in town may be harbouring a Jewish family. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. Perfect for fans of Ross Montgomery, Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo, this incredible story told in short chapters, illuminates a little-known aspect of World War II history. Praise for The Lions' Run: "Lucas DuBois is proof that a mere kitten can be the bravest of lions by always standing up for what's right." ALAN GRATZ, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee "Heart-pounding and heart warming, this story of a boy standing against injustice will have you racing through the pages to its startling, triumphant end." KIMBERLY BRUBAKER BRADLEY, Newbery Honoree for The War That Saved My Life

Small acts of bravery can have extraordinary consequences. . . The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an unforgettable WWII novel about an orphan who discovers unexpected courage when he becomes involved with the Resistance in France during Occupation. "A beautiful story of bravery and resistance. The Lions' Run reminds us that, more than size or strength, heroism begins with heart." RUTA SEPTYS, international bestselling author of Between Shades of Gray Petit éclair. That's what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas. He's tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he's tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his village. He longs to show how brave he can be. The chance arrives when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and cares for them in an abandoned stable. There he meets Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her beloved young horse from German soldiers. Soon Lucas begins to realise they are not the only ones in the village with secrets. The housekeeper at the German maternity home and a priest at the orphanage pass coded messages; a young mother at the home makes dangerous plans to keep her baby from forced adoption; and a neighbour in town may be harbouring a Jewish family. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. Perfect for fans of Ross Montgomery, Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo, this incredible story told in short chapters, illuminates a little-known aspect of World War II history. Praise for The Lions' Run: "Lucas DuBois is proof that a mere kitten can be the bravest of lions by always standing up for what's right." ALAN GRATZ, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee "Heart-pounding and heart warming, this story of a boy standing against injustice will have you racing through the pages to its startling, triumphant end." KIMBERLY BRUBAKER BRADLEY, Newbery Honoree for The War That Saved My Life

Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.What are people for?That's the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.Fame says Leeva's mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.Money says her dad, the town treasurer.With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer--setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.

God nazad Piter navsegda otpustil Paksa, svoego ljubimogo ruchnogo lisa. On reshil, chto v dikoj prirode lisu budet luchshe. Mozhet, i tak: u Paksa teper est semja i kroshechnye lisjata. Odnako chuvstvo viny ni na chas ne ostavljaet Pitera. Osirotevshij i odinokij, on stanovitsja volontjorom "Voinov Vody" - organizatsii, kotoraja chistit otravlennye vojnoj reki. No kogda odnomu iz detjonyshej Paksa grozit smertelnaja opasnost, lis prikhodit za pomoschju k edinstvennomu cheloveku, kotoromu doverjaet...Sara Pennipaker - pisatelnitsa iz SSHA, avtor dvukh desjatkov knig, otmechennykh nagradami i chitatelskim priznaniem. Istorija o druzhbe malchika i lisa, "Pake" (2016), stala mirovym bestsellerom. A spustja pjat let u istorii pojavilos dolgozhdannoe prodolzhenie, takoe zhe pronzitelnoe i glubokoe, kak i pervaja kniga.

Qu hay que tener para ser un h roe? La primera novela Middle Grade de la autora de PAX, bestseller del New York Times. Una emotiva oda a los introvertidos, a los so adores y a los marginados. El plan de verano de Ware es que lo dejen en paz para poder pasarlo en su mundo. Pero sus padres tienen otros planes para l. Por ejemplo, mandarlo a un campamento donde tendr que relacionarse con chicos de su edad, como se supone que hacen los muchachos normales. Pero Ware no es normal. Afortunadamente para l, Jolene tampoco. Esa chica reservada y su huerto en el solar de una iglesia en ruinas ser n su salvaci n. Juntos, la terrenal Jolene y el so ador Ware construir n un castillo que se convertir en su refugio. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere. Ware can't wait to spend summer "off in his own world"--dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages 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 he 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. But when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware looks to the knights' Code of Chivalry: Thou shalt do battle against unfairness wherever faced with it. Thou shalt be always the champion of the Right and Good--and vows to save the lot. But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?

A Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023 A hilarious and heart-warming new adventure from Sara Pennypacker, the best-selling author of Pax, with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winner Matthew Cordell Leeva Thornblossom loves to learn: her local newspaper teaches her a new word every day, and soap operas show her the many shades of human expression. And when she comes across the announcement that all children are required to go to school, Leeva sees an opportunity to do something that newspapers and television alone can’t provide: the chance to meet people. But Leeva’s parents, the insufferable mayor and selfish tax collector of their small town, don’t want to send her to school, and they certainly don’t want her to meet other people. And so, with the help of the town’s librarian and her son, Leeva sets out to finds answers: what have her parents been hiding from her? With hilarious writing and an unforgettable hero, Leeva at Last is perfect for fans of Matilda, Flora and Ulysses, and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.What are people for?That's the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.Fame says Leeva's mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.Money says her dad, the town treasurer.With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer--setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.

From award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. A New York Times bestseller 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 and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter--newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness--leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people 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, once again.As he did for Pax, Jon Klassen, New York Times bestseller, Caldecott medalist, and two-time Caldecott Honoree, has created stunning jacket and interior illustrations.

"Pax. Teekond koju" on auhindadega pärjatud menukirjaniku Sara Pennypackeri kauaoodatud järg romaanile "Pax".On möödunud aasta sellest, kui Peter ja tema rebane Pax teineteist viimati nägid. Kunagised lahutamatud kaaslased elavad nüüd väga erinevat elu. Pax ja tema kaaslane Särts on ilmale toonud pesakonna kutsikaid, keda nad selles ohtlikus maailmas kaitsma peavad. Samal ajal aga lahkub sõja järel orvuks jäänud ning süütundest ja üksindusest räsitud Peter oma uuest kodust Vola juures, et ühineda Noorte Veesõdalastega, kelle sihiks on tervendada veekogud ja maa sõja tekitatud armidest. Kui üks Paxi kutsikatest raskesti haigestub, pöördub Pax ainsa inimese poole, keda ta usaldab. Ja ükskõik, kuidas Peter ka ei püüa oma murtud südant kalgistada, leiab armastus ikkagi sissepääsu. Nüüd asuvad poiss ja rebane taas teekonnale kodu, tervenemise - ja teineteise poole."Pax. Teekond koju" on paeluv romaan endale valitud perekondadest ja armastuse tervendavast jõust.

Pax er en nydelig, fengslende fortelling om vennskapet mellom en gutt og en rev. Pax og Peter har vært uadskillelige siden den dagen Peter reddet den lille revungen. Men en dag skjer det utenkelige: Peters pappa blir tvunget til å verve seg til militæret, og bestemmer at reven må tilbake i naturen. Peter må flytte femti mil unna, til bestefaren, men på tross av krigen som nærmer seg, bestemmer han seg for å gå hjemover for å finne Pax. Og i mellomtiden venter Pax lojalt på Peter, mens han også oppdager en ny verden.

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.

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. 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 and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter--newly orphaned after the war, wracked with guilt and loneliness--leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people 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, once again.

The hardcover box set of #1 New York Times bestselling novel PAX and its follow-up, PAX, JOURNEY HOME--two timeless tales of a boy and a fox.PAXNew York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Longlist Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be--with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox.PAX, JOURNEY HOMEIt's been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter--newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness--leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. But now, due to a series of events, both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing--and each other, once again."A deftly nuanced look at the fragility and strength of the human heart."--Kirkus (starred review)