Two young boys encounter the best and worst of humanity during the Holocaust in this powerful read that USA Today called “as memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.” Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, … must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance.
But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.
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I have not been as emotionally touched by a book since I read “The Kite Runner” or “Anne Frank”, The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas, touched me in more ways than I can ever number. Beautifully written and told through the eyes of a child made it even more moving. This book is about some many different things, but (this is where I’m going to make some …
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The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne deals with the horrors of prejudice and war through the eyes of a child. Its humour and lightness of touch make the subject all the more vivid. The book was recommended to me by my 10 year old nephew, Mathew because he had enjoyed the book so much. It is an incredible story! John Boyne has created …
It reminds us of how simple life is or shouldv been during ww2 through two boys of around the same age.. I its heart warming and heart breaking at the same time but captivating none the less
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This book is really great for any type of reader. It talks about a “historic” event and it’s also really sad. It’s a great book to sink into and it’s definitely better than the movie. I watched/read both and the book definitely has more details that make the story better. It’s also from a real event that happened and I think that makes it 100% …
My heart breaks for a fictional character and yet and event that has happened that was far too real.
Bruno and Schmuel’s story goes to prove that a person I’m not born with hate in their heart the taught to hate.
This is a story told from the perspective of a nine year old German boy who’s family is relocated from his beloved home in Berlin to a place called ‘Out With’ when his father is promoted to the rank of Commandant by ‘The Fury’. It is a poignant tale telling of his confusion at not being able to play with the only children at ‘Out With’ who live on …
it was amazing and sad at the same time. I loved this book please read it
This is good
I will never regret reading it before seeing the movie!!
This was the first book I read by author John Boyne. He is brilliant! The boys are endearing and so innocent. One of my all time favourite books.
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I loved this book. The children just wanted to be friends and play. Adults did them in. Murdered them for Hitler! What a crime.
This book, set during World War II, is incredibly important, beautiful, and haunting all at once. The main character Bruno is relatable and likeable right away for his boyish charm and wit, and he finds himself being forced to move from his home in Berlin to a cold, distant place he doesn’t quite know the truth about. A place close to a …
A definite tearjerker with a wonderful friendship.