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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is about two nine-year-old boys: Bruno and a Jewish boy. Bruno's father is a highly ranked Nazi officer, so his family is forced to move to a house next to a concentration camp. Bruno has no idea why there is a fence with people wearing striped pajamas on the other side. One day while exploring, he meets a Jewish boy on the other side of it, and his whole life changes. This is a heart-wrenching story and states that everyone is the same. It lets you know on how cruel man can be. I don't recommend this book for people younger than 11 years old. 

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submitted by Allison M., age 11
(January 14, 2009 - 3:55 pm)
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The Boy in Striped Pajamas has got to be one of the saddest books that I have ever read! The story is amazing and well written, but it is such a heart-wrenching story that it almost blots out all of the good things.

submitted by Annika, age 12, OR
(January 15, 2009 - 11:42 pm)

I watched the movie and now I'm going to read the book!! :):):):) Did you watch the movie?  Is the book better?  THE MOVIE WAS SOOO SAAAD!!!!! :(:(:(

submitted by BellaTrix
(January 16, 2009 - 9:53 am)

it was sad...

submitted by Anna C., age 11, Boise, Idaho
(June 30, 2009 - 6:27 pm)