| Eliana |
Dear Sara,
I first read Pax six-ish years ago, and have probably read it at least a dozen times since. I am an avid reader, going through books like it's nothing, but Pax was such a beautiful book that it remains my favorite to this day(imagine my joy when I realized there was a second book). I don't know if you understand the impact it has made on me-- or everyone else, but regardless, it has. YOU piqued my interest in books and in writing. Your work is... i dont know. i can't put it into words. I doubt youll read this, but if you do, i dont think youll be able to grasp the impact youve made on me. The other day I reread it again and I decided there had to be some way to show my appreciation to this book, to you. And I teared up a little reading the last page for the hundredth time. I've used your book as an answer in prompts for essays, or as inspiration for art (i have a little clay pax sculpture from my first time working with clay) Sara, ily. KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR WORK IS WORTH. |
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| Nishka |
Dear Ms. Sara Pennypacker,
I am a fifth grader who recently read your book, Pax and wanted to tell you some of the parts I enjoyed the most. The first thing that I really enjoyed reading was that the story switches between the two characters, Pax and Peter. I enjoyed reading this because I was able to view the story from both sides and it would leave some suspense. For example, when Pax realized that Peter's dad was at the military camp, I was curious to read Pax’s reaction, however, the story shifted to Peter's perspective, leaving me wondering ….. Another thing I enjoyed reading was when Peter took Vola to the library. I liked this part because I liked seeing Vola help the little girl with the mariners. All in all I really enjoyed reading this book and hope that others like it too.
Sincerely,
Nishka
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| Margot |
Dear Sara Pennypacker, I loved the Clementine series you wrote and I am not ready for them to be over.I am also starting the series Waylon.Do you think you could please write some books about Baxter from the Clementine series?❤️❤️ |
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| Jo Rutar |
Hello, Sara! My name is Jo. I’m a children’s bookseller from Omaha, NE, and I’m pretty sure I read Clementine when I was younger. I just (re)read The Talented Clementine and was planning to donate my copy, but now it might become a treasured object on my shelf. Without having to provide a label, you made Clementine so beautifully real. As someone who’s just exploring the fact that I might not be neurotypical, reading Clementine be so unabashedly herself, regardless of labels or judgements, was so amazing. She’s like me in some ways—messy, overly curious, notices little things, empathetic, anxious. In others, she’s her own person. What I absolutely love is that Clementine feels like a real kid writing to real kids. Yes, adults are silly and ignore kids and can’t answer hard questions that deserve a good answer. How amazing to show kids that an adult hears them, understands them, and yet shows them that it all can come together in the end. Clementine will be coming with me as I go into the future. I’m finishing up my senior year of college, then hoping to do some good community work, hopefully something with children’s literacy. Thank you for all you do, and if you’re ever in Omaha, swing through The Bookworm! We have an amazing children’s section. ❤️❤️❤️ |
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| Sofia |
To the author, thank you from my side to yours. A heart warming contribution to the world if compelling books. (Pax) |
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| Nailah O’Brien |
Dear Ms. Pennypacker, I would just like to share how moved I was with your book, Pax. Within the first five pages I was balling my eyes out because the book made me feel as if I was in that same position. I have never cried so much reading a book so it was extremely surprising to me that a book about a boy and a fox could bring out so much emotion for me. |
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| Logan |
Dear Sara,
I am reading Clementine book 1. Who is your favorite character? My favorite character is Clementine's dad because he made up the great pigeon war and he is funny. I thought it was funny when Clementine called her brother vegetable names. Thank you for writing this book and showing me it.
From Logan - Third Grade |
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| Primary School in Giebło, POLAND |
Dear Madam!
Our homeland is Poland. We are students of the fifth grade of the Primary School in Giebło. Right now, during our Polish language lessons, we are discussing your book. ‘Pax’ is a book chosen by the students of our class. The book enchanted us all, so we decided to write to you and thank you for this extraordinary novel.
The book taught us sensitivity and provoked us to have many serious conversations during lessons. We know that war is bad. We talked about people infected by war and the harm it causes. We discussed the relationship between children and adults. We really liked the sentence created by Peter – ‘An apple sometimes falls very far from the apple tree’. We fell in love with the characters of your novel – Pax, Chuderlak, Vola and Peter. Friendship, responsibility and sacrifice – all this touched us. We couldn’t stop reading this book. Many of us already bought the second volume of the novel. We will definitely recommend this book to our parents and friends.
Thank you for writing this beautiful and touching novel. Warmest regards, wishing you much success. It would be a great joy for us if you could reply to this email. Along with our warmest wishes, we are sending you our photo.
The students of the fifth grade of the Primary School in Giebło, POLAND |
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| Carri |
Will PAX become a movie? My class and I are in love with Pax! Grade 4/5 and 6/7 students and of course their Teacher are all in love with Pax. We are hoping for a book 3 or a movie? We just would love more. Although we are so grateful for what you have given us. Thank you |
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| Linda |
Thank you so much for PAX. Although I'm a 77-year-old, I enjoyed it immensely. One of the hardest lesson in life is letting go of something we love. Pax to you. |
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