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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us . Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas.
Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation.
A story of innocence existing within the most terrible evil, this is the fictional tale of two young boys caught up in events entirely beyond their control.
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A tie-in edition of this best-selling book, to coincide with the release of the blockbuster film.
Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us...
Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country. All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no one to play with.
Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas.
Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation. And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a haunting story that explores the boundaries and connections of humanity in one of history’s darkest times.
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John Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is widely praised for its poignant storytelling and powerful themes. Reviewers note its understated yet impactful writing style, highlighting how it subtly builds tension before delivering a dramatic conclusion. The novel's portrayal of friendship and the innocence of youth amidst wartime atrocities resonates deeply with readers, making it a compelling read for both young adults and adults alike.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781862305274
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 September 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Definitions
Edition: Media tie-in
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 183g
Pages: 256
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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