Look insideThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Berlin, 1942. When nine-year-old Bruno gets home from school one day, he finds his belongings being packed up in crates. His father has received a promotion, and the family must move to a new house far away, where there is no-one to play with and nothing to do. When they arrive at their new home, Bruno is baffled by its isolation, and by the razor-wire fence which stretches around it as far as the eye can see. Surely there must be more to this desolate place than meets the eye? And who is the boy across the fence, wearing striped pyjamas? Subtly written yet devastatingly powerful, this is an unforgettable Holocaust tale of innocence, evil, and friendship across all boundaries.
“A small wonder of a book” The Guardian
“Quite impossible to put down, this is the rare kind of book that doesn’t leave your head for days.” The Bookseller
Recent reviews
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How do you write a review on one of the most unforgettable and touching books ever written? All I can say is this- Read the book! I loved it…and I know you will too!
13 April 2010
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This is the most heart breaking book in the world it just shows how hard life was.
15 February 2010
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This book is one of the best books ever. it is about a boy called bruno who unfortunately has to move away from his home in berlin. if you want to know more just read the book
19 December 2009
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I absolutely LOVED the book and the film. It is sooo sad. I am another religion so this story means a lot more to me and I understand this. It just shows that if you serve evil to others evil will get served to you. It is also a really gripping story. My dad always tells me about these evil, cruel people and how I would be dead if I was born at that time. He also said that people like me had to fight for our independence.
10 October 2009
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very good but also very sad ill also give this a 5 star because it was realli good
7 October 2009
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