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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Hardcover)

by John Boyne (Author)
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Starred Review. Grade 9 Up–Boyne has written a sort of historical allegory–a spare, but vividly descriptive tale that clearly elucidates the atmosphere in Nazi Germany during the early 1940s that enabled the persecution of Eastern European Jews. Through the eyes of Bruno, a naive nine-year-old raised in a privileged household by strict parents whose expectations included good manners and unquestioning respect for parental authority, the author describes a visit from the Fury and the familys sudden move from Berlin to a place called Out-With in Poland. There, not 50 feet away, a high wire fence surrounds a huge dirt area of low huts and large square buildings. From his bedroom window, Bruno can see hundreds (maybe thousands) of people wearing striped pajamas and caps, and something made him feel very cold and unsafe. Uncertain of what his father actually does for a living, the boy is eager to discover the secret of the people on the other side. He follows the fence into the distance, where he meets Shmuel, a skinny, sad-looking Jewish resident who, amazingly, has his same birth date. Bruno shares his thoughts and feelings with Shmuel, some of his food, and his final day at Out-With, knowing instinctively that his father must never learn about this friendship. While only hinting at violence, blind hatred, and deplorable conditions, Boyne has included pointed examples of bullying and fearfulness. His combination of strong characterization and simple, honest narrative make this powerful and memorable tale a unique addition to Holocaust literature for those who already have some knowledge of Hitlers Final Solution.–Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH
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In this Holocaust novel, Bruno leaves his wonderful Berlin home with his parents because of "the fury." Boyne's depiction of time and place becomes real with Michael Maloney's characterization of this displaced 9-year-old, who rapidly goes from excited confusion to indignant anger. Maloney's narrative bits are a calm counterpoint to the bewilderment of the protagonist, who finds himself at "Off With," where he is surrounded by people dressed in striped pajamas. Maloney continues to dramatize Bruno's moods as he makes friends with a young prisoner and observes the cruelty of a controlling soldier. Making Bruno real is crucial to our acceptance of his innocent horror, essential to filling in all the author doesn't say, and necessary to establishing the emotional balance we need to hear this disturbing story. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mrs. Q: Book Addict : Visit my blog for newest reviews., Feb 26 2008
This review is from: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Paperback)
Words cannot describe how amazing this book is. A short read, but it has a huge impact on the reader. I had to read the ending twice, because I just couldn't believe it. I was shocked, and stunned. It should be a compulsory read, especially for young adults. This book should go hand and hand with "Night" by Eli Weisel. I wish I could give in 10 starts because it really deserves it. My local book store has it on the "16 books you should read before you die" list. Honestly, you want a fast read that is simply amazing...GO BUY THIS BOOK!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Aug 8 2006
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I reommend this book highly. It should be compulsory reading for everyone. A poignant story of a nine year old boy whose father is the commandant for the German army and lives next to the concentration camp, but doesn't really know what it is or what his father's real job is. He meets a boy the same age from the concentration camp and is a heartrending story of their friendship and family situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, Aug 25 2007
What an incredible story! John Boyne has created innocent, naïve Bruno and given him a powerful story to tell. This moving book should be required reading for everyone.

Set in the 1940's in Berlin, Germany, the story centers around a nine-year-old German boy named Bruno. His family leaves Berlin to move to the country because his father has been reassigned by the "Fury." Bruno's youth and innocence has protected him from the harsh realities of Hilter and his reign of terror.

Life in the country is dull and boring for Bruno. He doesn't understand his new home, "Out-With." He's left his friends behind and doesn't like the smaller house he's forced to live in with his parents and his sister. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, Bruno begins to explore his new surroundings. Beyond the fence near his house, he sees people, but is confused by their strange striped pajamas and their sad demeanor.

Bruno's loneliness is somewhat relieved when he becomes friends with a boy on the other side of the fence. They meet daily and exchange comments about their daily lives, but neither fully understands the circumstances of the other.

Boyne presents a story about the Holocaust like none other before. He brings tragedy to life through the eyes of innocent children. Readers of all ages will be spellbound until the last page and beyond.

Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
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5.0 out of 5 stars All the Criticisms are True ... and That's Why the Book Works
All the criticisms are true, and that indeed is why the book works.

The holocaust as a backdrop to this story is almost inconsequential. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Breen

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Book is very simple to read. Very touching story without being too vulgar for its topic. Author explicitly did not use any of the words that touched on the subject but was able to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anne Tang

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
This is an excellent book shedding a different light on the Holocaust. Narrated by an omnicient narrator but told from the perspective of a nine year old boy, the innocence and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Silver

4.0 out of 5 stars O.K. but there are better Holocaust stories
A good book for initiating discussion on the Holocaust. I bought it for intermediate students at my school, but after reading it, think it would be suitable for younger kids as... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Yoyo Mama

5.0 out of 5 stars Short but great!
Short read but excellent. I first got this book because i saw a movie preview and thought it was a good story that would make a better book then movie. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Valerie Christie

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Story, not History.
The author presents a good story in a lucid well written manner. The writing style starts off a bit awkward in terms of setting the scene and character introduction, but picks up... Read more
Published 12 months ago by hungarianjedi

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!
Books about the Holocaust are never easy to read. Some are downright terrifying and some make the reader nauseous. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Steven R. McEvoy

5.0 out of 5 stars A little gem of a book
A heartbreaking tale about the friendship between two little boys, Bruno and Shmuel, who had no clear understanding of what was surrounding and separating them beside a tall,... Read more
Published on Nov 12 2007 by I LOVE BOOKS

3.0 out of 5 stars interesting plot but so-so writing quality
This is a fiction book geared towards 9- to 12-year-olds. The reader gradually learns who the hero of the book is, through his recalling recent events in his family's move from... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2007 by yermither

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