The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Paperback Published on: 02/08/2012
Price: £8.99
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No Don't Do It
An amazing story, based on the innocence of a child, set during the second world war. This had me screaming at the end, "No Don't Do It", but you will have... READ MORE
There are better books about the Holocaust
If Boyne intended to write a book with a different 'spin' on the Holocaust, then he certainly succeeded. However, there are obvious dangers in fictionalisi... READ MORE
There are better books about the Holocaust
If Boyne intended to write a book with a different 'spin' on the Holocaust, then he certainly succeeded. However, there are obvious dangers in fictionalisi... READ MORE
An incredible book
This book has got to be one of the most amazing stories I have ever read in my life. Whilst reading it I was fascinated at how John Boyne manages to illust... READ MORE
An incredible novel
This book has got to be one of the most amazing stories I have ever read in my life. Whilst reading it I was fascinated at how John Boyne manages to illust... READ MORE
Synopsis
Discover an extraordinary tale of innocence, friendship and the horrors of war.
'Some things are just sitting there, minding their own business, waiting to be discovered. Like America. And other things are probably better off left alone'
Nine-year-old Bruno has a lot of things on his mind. Who is the 'Fury'? Why did he make them leave their nice home in Berlin to go to 'Out-With' ? And who are all the sad people in striped pyjamas on the other side of the fence? The grown-ups won't explain so Bruno decides there is only one thing for it - he will have to explore this place alone. What he discovers is a new friend. A boy with the very same birthday. A boy in striped pyjamas. But why can't they ever play together?
‘A small wonder of a book’ Guardian
BACKSTORY: Read an interview with the author JOHN BOYNE and learn all about the Second World War in Germany.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099572862
- Number of pages: 256
- Dimensions: 189 x 130 x 18 mm
- Weight: 174g
- Languages: English
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View allPulls At Your Heartstrings.
This truly is one of those emotional stories which stays with you long after reading it: a story capable of pulling at your heartstrings at the mere though... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I really wanted to 'love' this book and i had high expectations and that may be why in the end I was a little dissapointed.I thought the character of Brun... READ MORE
very poorly written
When I watched the film for this book I was simply blown away by it but i cant say the same thing about the book itself. For a start it is written for chil... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This book is so simply written despite tackling a very dark and disturbing part of history.The story is delivered through the eyes of two nine year old boy... READ MORE
Pulls At Your Heartstrings.
This truly is one of those emotional stories which stays with you long after reading it: a story capable of pulling at your heartstrings at the mere though... READ MORE
Souldn't be missed
Bruno can’t understand why he has to move from his beautiful home to this old house near the village of Auschwitz. Why does he have to give up all his frie... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This book is excellent. The ending was extremely emotional.
I loved it!
It's an excellent book! . At first sight, it may seem naif but it is a very deep story. Adults and children should read it!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I did enjoy it but was left with a very unsettling feeling that somehow Bruno's life was worth more thamn Shmuel's. would be very interested to know if oth... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A book that can be read by children and adults alike. The way the story is written from the point of view of a nine year old, showed the innocence of a chi... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This is one of the most touching and well written books I have read in a long time. As the story progresses the reader learns more and more about what is h... READ MORE
Heartbreaking
I read this book a good few years back and when I stumbled upon it again I really wanted to reread it. There isn't too much I can say on this book without ... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I've heard a lot about this book, largely incredibly positive, and I was not disappointed. Written through the eyes of nine year old Bruno, a German boy wh... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This was a very interesting, and sometimes eerie, read. Definately a story that can not be told enough and it was from an unusual point of view. I did feel... READ MORE
i loved it
I read this book in a day because once i had started i could not put it down, the main character was adorable and like so many children during that time co... READ MORE
Utterly fantastic
This book is incredibly well-written and as it is taken from a 9/10 year old boy's perspective, it perfectly displays how naive the young boy is towards no... READ MORE
Love it1
One of the most endearing, poignant, heartbreaking books I've read.
Simple but so effective
I agree with another reviewer - this HAS been written from a child's viewpoint - how could the other reviewer miss this? - clues eg "Out With!" & "The Fury... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I'm 17 and thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is beautifully written and it has a very sad ending, that made me cry. Have not seen the movie yet but if it is... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A beautifully written story about two boys living through and finding friendship at the time of World War 2. It`s sad and overwhelming at the same time. Th... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I have just started year 7 and we read the book and watched THE FILM. IT WAS A SAD AND EMOTIONAL. THE NIAVITY WAS PERFECT FOR YOUNG BRUNO. IT GAVE US 12 ... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
we read this in my english class and most thought it was really good.it is much better than the film and had a few people in tears at the end.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Excellent book. Very emotional, especially considering you are looking at the Holocoust from a childs point of view. Beautifully written and very easy to... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I found the central character Bruno quite unbelievable in his naivity as to what was going on in Germany during the war. Also his conversations with the l... READ MORE
Wonderful read-between-the-lines story
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is truly a must-read for everyone. It's such a beautiful (and also sad) story and I especially liked the superb way in which... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A brilliant and timeless story of the holocaust seen through children's eyes.It is a story of innocence and friendship that every child and adult should re... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
What a great book, thought it simply explained the horrors that when on. Very much enjoyed.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A touching story of the innocence of childhood and a friendship that knew no barriers. Well written, so you don't want to put it down.....
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Excellent book and very special. Something very different from what I have read until now that makes you realise the brutal truth that is linked to war tim... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I thought it was a heart warming and touching read i would highly recomened it.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
a really interesting book i read this at school and really enjoyed it a good buy if you like adventure books or world war two books
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I bought this book for my son, now 10 and made him give me a brief synopsis of what was going on, chapter by chapter. And once he's finished it, I sat him ... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
i really loved this book but at the end was REALLY sad. i didnt even know until i had a friend explain it to. it \kinda made me cry :(but great book :) (Y)
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I love this book. The end is unexpectedly sad. This book will automatically tell you how the Holocaust terribly has affected people including innocent kids... READ MORE
Worth Reading
it is important to remember that this book is meant for children. It is, however, a brilliant story!
Heart wrenching and touching. A beautifully told stor... READ MORE
Moving and challenging
A very different view of the Holocaust to any I have read before. It has always been said that children do not practise discrimination - they have to learn... READ MORE
Truly Wonderful Book
I've never been left in so many tears at the end of a book. It’s truly wonderful and reminds you how innocent young children are. Set in WW2, Bruno, the ce... READ MORE
Extraordinary
Amazing story about friendship, discrimination and naivety.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is one of the most compelling books I've read. Exceptionally well written, what I most valued from the story was the beautif... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This book is the best book iv ever read and also the saddest it makes me see shmuel every time i start crying .Some times i wish i could kill every single ... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
written in a similar way to the curious incident of the dog in the night - takes you on a wonderful journey with a very upsetting climax
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Amazing book really enjoyed itthe point of view was exeptionaly interestingas well as the story its self I was in tears at the end
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
It was an emotional roller coaster!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Beautiful written, so simple but unfortunately so true.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I have just started year 7 and we read the book and watched THE FILM. IT WAS A SAD AND EMOTIONAL. THE NIAVITY WAS PERFECT FOR YOUNG BRUNO. IT GAVE US 12 ... READ MORE
Wonderful
This book is truly captivating. Incredibly easy to read but ever so difficult to put down. In my opinion this is a true classic.
The story of Auschwitz: told as never before
It is light. It is funny. It is deep. It is sad. It is dark. It is serious. It is naïve. It is simple. It is complex. It is tragic. It is all of these, and... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This is a must! Such a powerful book of pure innocence but truth! It left me thinking and talking about it for days after i read it.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The story of Auschwitz told as never before.It is light. It is funny. It is deep. It is sad. It is dark. It is serious. It is naïve. It is simple. It is co... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I tried to read ths book once but i just couldnt get into it!i heard dat da film was cumin out soon so i gav it another try.i luved it!!!I cryed at da endi... READ MORE
Amazing
I've seen the film, not read the book. I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone, so I'll say one thing: the storyline is amazing. Loved the film and I'm sure... READ MORE
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
So sad. I honestly loved this story from the point of the literature but it was a really sad and unfortunate event that took place inside and it left me ve... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I bought this book when It was recommended for me by a teacher at school. I found this book amazing, i defanite MUST read, I have recommended it to all my ... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I try to read books before watching the film then decide from there if the film needs watching. In this case, I shall not be watching the film. The book wa... READ MORE
Perfect family listening for older children and adults
I have read the book, seen the film and listened to this audiobook twice. The fable-like tale of nine-year-old Bruno whose father is in charge of Auschwitz... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This book left me haunted seriously for weeks. Now I think it is quite something to handle for a knowing adult - thankfully the children who may read this ... READ MORE
The boy in the striped Pyjamas
Took me quite a long time to get into the book although I didn’t I didn’t want to put it down as I wanted to know more. It definitely got better nearer the... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
A brilliant book with an unexpected ending, a well written but takes concentration to understand the story well
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This is an amazing book. You are drawn in from the beginning and will not stop. I read it in one day! Seriously get it!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This is one of the most moving books that I own, It has the ability to cause sadness and angry through words. It shows you how horiffic WW2 was and how evi... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
We did this book in school it is really good, the boy in the striped pyjamas is written through the eyes of nine year old Bruno, the reader is kept in the ... READ MORE
A good read
Although I enjoyed this book, I was slightly disappointed with the ending - I think I would have liked more emphasis, and more sorrow and regret from the f... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
An amazing book!! Brilliantly written. Portrays the horrors of the holocaust through the naive innocent eyes of children. A must read!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Good book, slow at the begining, but will be shocked at the end.
Brilliant!
This book was the best book I've read in years ! The ending was so unexpected - I'm just glad I never watched the film before hand - I now want everyone to... READ MORE
Just a stunning book!
I absolutely loved this book, it was so emotional and made me cry (which i very rarely do with a book). Words cannot do justice to this book it is excellen... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
It took me a little while to get into this book but when I did I really enjoyed it! The ending of it is heartbreaking. It is a really nice, and welcome ins... READ MORE
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
This was the first book I read as part of a book club, and not something I would normally have picked up off the shelf. Nonetheless, I did enjoy it very mu... READ MORE
beautiful, incredible.
I am HORRIFIED by what one of the reviewers has written. They clearly have no imagination at all and deserve to be punished - You short sighted fool! don't... READ MORE
Disturbing, but brilliant story
This is a disturbing and poignant war story, centred around a young boy who is son of someone fairly senior in the German army.
They live in Berlin, and a... READ MORE
So fascinating and emotional!
This book is an excellent read. It’s so gripping and so emotional. I became so attached to this book. So much as to being told to put my book down in lesso... READ MORE
A must-read
Officially a YA novel, this is a must-read for everyone.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
An excellent alternative point of view to GCSE History, extremely moving.
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This book shows you the horrors of Auschwitz from the perspective of a young boy. John Boyne has really opens the world to awareness of the holocaust and ... READ MORE
Will move you to tears
It was impossible to put this down. Even though I knew what would happen (We watched the film at my school) I got so wrapped up in the lives of Bruno and S... READ MORE
Impossible to put this down.
Even though I knew what would happen (We watched the film at my school) I got so wrapped up in the lives of Bruno and Schmuel I just didn't want what happe... READ MORE
Innocence Amid Tragedy
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... READ MORE
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