The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)

This is a funny book as well as tragic. The main character, Bruno, is so likeable it is a very easy and pleasurable read. Written through the eyes of a child, it captures the horror of the Nazi atrocities, though through the eyes of someone so innocent and beautiful that, although we can see what is implied, he fails to see what is going on. It is very clever as someone equally innocent could read this just as a story about a boy moving house and making a friend. It is about how basically good people can be brainwashed into doing evil things. They can shut their hearts and fail to see the humanity in others whilst being able to function in a loving way to those they regard as their own. However this book is, above all, about friendship and family and how we may demonise others and look for difference, but at heart we are all the same. It does all this by just telling a very good story and without a whiff of preaching. There is empathy for every character including those doing unspeakable things. We also empathise with Bruno when he reflects and regrets things he has done or failed to do. I was introduced to this book by my 11 year old daughter who read it at school. She said "you have to read this Mum it's brilliant, but it will make you cry."! We have had some good discussions too. It is a beautiful book that touches you and haunts you, but basically makes you smile and makes you a better person.

This is a story of life for an upwardly mobile young family in Nazi Germany. Most of the story is told through the eyes of the youngest member of the family the nine year old Bruno. He is a happy go lucky child in Berlin at the outset but that is soon to change after a dinner party at his house in honour of 'The Fury' (Adolph Hitler). The Fury has ordered his father to leave Berlin to do a much more important job and to close up his house and take his family with him. Bruno is very upset about this because he loses his three best friends with whom he loves to play. At the new house in 'Out With' he becomes extremely bored and even has to resort to spending more time with his elder sister Gretel who he regards as a 'Hopeless Case' because she is no fun and just plays with her dolls all day. She also fawns over Lt Kotler a most objectionable young man who Bruno soon grows to dislike intensely. Bruno's favourite game is to play explorers who he regards as fearless men who seek out new things at all costs. Oblivious of the dangers surrounding him, he starts to explore the surrounds of their house which are dominated by a large compound bounded by barbed wire and populated by people who all wear striped pyjamas. It is on one of these expeditions that Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy of exactly the same age as himself who lives in the compound. They go on to meet most days, sitting opposite each other either side of the fence. The story then turns into a spellbinding account of friendship at all costs culminating in an outcome which is life changing for all the characters in the story. An excellent book, easy to read,a strong story,credible characters,a different look at well trodden territory and a plot with a surprise ending.

A moving and heartbreaking tale, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne follows a young boy, Bruno, as he uncovers the stark realities of WWII from a perspective of innocence. While at times the childlike narrative felt too simplistic for the gravity of the events, Boyne’s skill in building tension and evoking emotional responses is undeniable. The story will leave a lasting impact, even if the ending didn’t quite meet my expectations. A powerful read overall.

Here are book reviews from some of my students who have read it. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a book a fellow peer recommended to me. Once I started it, I couldn’t get out of it. It’s an adventure book all about a boy called Bruno who is forced to leave his house and all is friends. In this book, I liked how it had many surprising plot twists and how it intrigues the reader. Although it’s a good book, I don’t think younger people will be able to handle it, as there are sad parts. Other than that, it’s an all-round good book! Arsam 10 years old A must read! This loveable and funny novel will keep you reading chapter after chapter; as soon as you start reading, you will not be able to put it down! This book is a must have This book will make you feel emotional as Bruno meets his new friend Shmuel; the book really attracts your emotions as Bruno moves to a concentration camp because of the war. Things go wrong as Bruno tries to save his friend Shmuel … I recommend this book for 11 year olds and over because this book really makes you sad and you will never forget the book once you’ve finished it. Bruno is a child who has to move from Berlin. Shmuel is a child who is Jewish and he is treated poorly. Bruno lives with his parents (a family of 4) who have to face multiple challenges to help Shmuel survive the concentration camp as they swap places to give Shmuel his best experience before… death. Ali, 11 years old.

Hi Everybody, this is an absolutely brilliant book, written from the perspective of the Child, Bruno. It shows how two children living next door can have very different lives and experiences. I think this book is a must for School Curriculum and also an excellent starting point to explain the Holocaust and Hitler's final solution, to younger children without the description of the horror's of War. The end is unexpected also. I shall read the next book by John Boyne, The Boy at the top of the Mountain'. I am not usually an avid reader so the book has to hold my attention for me to finish it, this is so good I couldn't put it down. Very thought provoking. Excellent. I may also watch the film now too. Thankyou.

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Boy in pajamas This book is one of the best book that I have read this month. The Boy in The Striped Pajamas, while sad, is a story worth reading. It inspires the reader to think about the Nazis and how terribly wrong they were. A bond is formed with both of the boys, demonstrating the heartbreak the Jews must have felt when their own friends and family were mercilessly killed. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas tells the story of Bruno, a young German boy growing up during World War II. As a nine-year-old, Bruno lived in his own world of imagination. He enjoyed reading adventure stories and going on expeditions to explore the lesser-known corners of his family’s massive house in Berlin. Although his father served as an officer in Germany’s Nazi Party, Bruno understood little about his work. Nor did he understand anything about the war. Bruno’s main concerns in life were to follow the strict rules set forth by his parents and to steer clear of his older sister, Gretel. Otherwise, he enjoyed seeing the hustle and bustle of Berlin and spending time with his three best friends: Karl, Daniel, and Martin. This is sad but also a heartwarming story. I recommend this to any ages above 10. This book teaches an important life lesson for everyone to learn

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a well-written piece of literature, in which we follow Bruno, a nine-year-old boy, while he goes through circumstances that will transform his life. The book starts out in the city of Berlin, Germany, where Bruno is quite content with what his life consists of. He has a big house with five floors (if you count the basement and the little room at the top with the window), as well as three best friends for life. He comes home one day and discovers that the maid is packing all of his possessions into four large crates, then later finds out from his mother that they are moving. When he arrives at the new house he utterly loathes it. The new house only has three floors, is miles from any other dwellings, and there’s a strange tall fence behind it. Bruno meets a boy on the other side of the barricade and befriends him, but a perfect friendship doesn’t always promise a perfect ending. Written from a child’s point of view, innocence is a major theme of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Bruno doesn’t know the difference between good and evil, and can’t seem to figure out the difference between himself and the boy on the other side of the fence. Bruno’s friendship with this boy demonstrates an extreme lack of knowledge. The people on the other side of the fence were Jews, and he was German. During that time there was extreme prejudice held against the Jews. They were considered less than human, and no German that wanted any respect would have anything to do with them. Innocence and prejudice go hand in hand, a lack of innocence can lead one to prejudice, but if one has innocence, there can be no prejudice. Innocence can keep you from harm, but in Bruno’s case, it led him straight into it. John Boyne’s writing captures the very essence of equality. None of the adults realize that Jews are no different than they are, and yet Bruno can see past the mask of prejudice and recognizes that he is indeed the same as the boy on the other side of the fence. Boyne writes the way a child would think, for example: “[Bruno’s] mouth made the shape of an O (pg 6).” The average adult would not think this way. Boyne also supplants words like “Führer” with “Fury”. Because Boyne is writing from a child’s point of view, his writing corresponds with the mentality of a child. Boyne’s sentences are exceedingly lengthy and sometimes slightly confusing, which can make reading aloud quite difficult, rereading certain passages may be necessary. Silent reading will essentially eliminate this problem, and will keep the message unhindered. Reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a great experience, and it will definitely be worth your while. John Boyne’s book reveals the major injustices of the Holocaust, while creating a bond between us and the characters. Overall The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a fantastic novel that everyone should take the time to read.

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