The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne
Recommended for ages 12 and up. A fictional story of childhood friendship set against the horrors of the Holocaust.
Berlin, 1942. When Bruno’s father receives a promotion, his family leaves their familiar home for an isolated house with nobody nearby to play with. A tall fence stretches into the distance, separating Bruno from people whose lives he does not understand.
His curiosity leads him to another boy on the other side of the fence. Their friendship crosses a divide neither child fully comprehends, with devastating consequences.
For readers drawn to poignant historical fiction about innocence, prejudice and friendship. If you liked The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or The Puppet Boy of Warsaw by Eva Weaver, you’ll like this.
Contains distressing Holocaust themes and the deaths of children. This is a work of fiction, not a historical account.
A paperback in Good condition: moderate wear and some page yellowing, with all pages present.