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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

By John Boyne
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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne follows the story of Pierrot, a young boy who becomes an orphan in 1930s Paris and is sent to live with his aunt in a mysterious house in the Austrian mountains. As he grows up in this unusual household, Pierrot must navigate complex relationships and changing loyalties in the shadow of World War II. The narrative explores themes of identity, innocence, and the profound impact of the political climate on personal lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by historical dramas and stories about the impact of war on youth. It follows a young boy's transformation amidst tumultuous times, exploring themes of identity, morality, and personal growth. Fans of thought-provoking narratives will appreciate its exploration of how innocence can be influenced and altered by the world around us.

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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains.

The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

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The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.

When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.

Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world—a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.

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John Boyne's The Boy at the Top of the Mountain is praised for its compelling narrative and impressive simplicity. Critics highlight its powerful, moving depiction of the seduction of a young boy by Nazism and his eventual quest for redemption. The book is described as both disturbing and readable, appealing to a broad audience with its chilling portrayal of moral demise and redemption.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552573504

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Boyne Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

John Boyne is the author of fifteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in sixty languages. Twitter- @JohnBoyneBooks Instagram- @JohnBoyneAuthor

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