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Product details Age Range 12 and up Grade Level 7 - 9 Lexile Measure 1000L (What's this?) Paperback 215 pages Publisher David Fickling Books; Reprint edition (October 23, 2007) Language English ISBN-10 0385751532

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas John Boyne Books Reviews

• Bruno is 9 years old. His father has a cool job, he's in charge of a lot of stuff. He runs a big place, with a huge wire fence, and a lot of people—men and boys—on the other side. They are skinny, they work hard, they are all very dirty, they are all wearing what looks like striped pajamas. There are soldiers in there, who poke at and laugh at the men and boys. Bruno has overheard his parents talking, and knows that his father's boss, “The Fury”, is the one who arranged for them to move to the new home. Bruno's older sister tells him that the place is called Out With.
  
  Bruno is Not Allowed to approach the camp, or the fence. But, since he plans on becoming an explorer when he grows up, he decides to Go Exploring (wearing an old overcoat and boots, such as an explorer might wear). And on the other side of the fence he sees a speck. A dot. At tiny thing that, as he gets closer, reveals itself to be a boy. Just another boy, perhaps a boy for Bruno to play with.
  
  This book is startling, horrifying, and yet the story is told in a charming way. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is just the story of two boys, but also a story of a Jewish Concentration Camp, told through the unaware eyes of the son of the man in charge of the camp. Bruno's naivete brings the humanity into the story, and makes it unique. Just a wonderful, scary, suspenseful and at the same time heartrending—story, leading up to a beautifully written climax.
• I did not like this book as much as I thought I would. Maybe because this story is told from an oblivious nine-years old boy. In terms of sympathies, abhorrence, and overall disturbing history of WWII, the author actually got the atmosphere down pat.
  
  For the most part, Bruno's voice didn't quite match his age. I have a nephew the same age trust me, he is inquisitive. No matter the time, and how well parents shelter kids from the storm, they still know what's going on. Shmuel and Bruno being on opposite sides of the fence shouldn't have made Bruno unawares.
  
  Still, I always find some silver lining in reading historical fiction, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is not a book that I regret reading. I just wish Boyne had done a better job with Bruno's voice.
• The story about the son of a Nazi commandant and an innocent Jewish boy is absolutely amazing and filled with tragedy that may cause some to tear up. It talks about both perspectives from the Nazi's and the Jews in which give us a variety of ways we can view what the book is based off of the holocaust. The book is absolutely gut wrenching, both filled with the emotional history and the bond between the two boys.
  
  The book was published on January 5, 2006 by John Boyne and is under the historical fiction genre. Bruno, the son of the Nazi commandant and his family, moves from Berlin to a residence near a concentration camp. Bruno was sad and lonely due to his lack of friends and walked behind his house where he saw a boy on the other side of a barbed wire fence. Both confused and unaware of their situation, their unlikely bond grew strong.
  
  Bruno and Shmuel (the Jewish boy) are just as confused as any kid would be. Bruno doesn't know why the fence is there or what it symbolizes and nor does Shmuel. They are completely unaware of their surroundings which prevents one thing from getting in their way fear. Fear causes worry, distraction, emotional pain; things those innocent Jewish prisoners had to go through in the cruel concentration camps. Because there is confusion amongst the boys, it allows the author to explain his message in simple terms so that the readers can fully understand what he's trying to say.
  
  Boyne has a rather-- interesting style of writing. His writing is very simple and easy to understand, however, he includes secret messages and hints that are hidden behind his simplified terms in which makes it very unique. His tone is very subtle yet can be an emotional explosion and because he mastered the use of how he expresses himself, he uses this to his advantage which makes his writing very captivating.
  
  Other authors who write historical fiction books, for example Markus Zusak and The Book Thief are different from Boyne’s style. Other’s consist of different perspective on narration or a frequent use of explaining things in the context of the text in which Boyne clearly points out for the readers to identify.
  
  One thing that the audience should be aware of is how much he emphasises on discrimination. No one should be ashamed of being who they are because of things like the religion they believe in or what color their skin color is. Shmuel along with the rest of the Jews were thrown into concentration camps and shamed on for being Jewish which in no way is a reason to be discriminated for. Discrimination is still a big part of society to this day and sometimes, we might not even notice that it’s happening.
  
  From reading this book, the message seems to be clear. Everyone should be treated the same, no matter how you look or what you believe in. We should be caring for each other and accepting the faiths and opinions that people follow and are a part of. It allows for more diversity amongst society and makes our everyday lives a little bit more interesting.
  
  Because Boyne is good at making things simple to understand, I think I would recommend this book to middle school kids. I feel as if at that point, they’ve reached a point of maturity and that they should be aware of the history that happened before them and the things that are still happening in the world. Parents might want to say that it is “inappropriate” for kids at that age but I feel as if discrimination is a worldwide conflict and that informing kids at a young age will better prepare them for the future.
  
  Will humans completely comprehend the danger and effect discrimination has on people?
  Probably not, but by reading this book, it can give you a clear understanding on why it happens and the things it’s capable of.
• My son and I read this for his ELA class and we both LOVED it!! Although written for students, it has a storyline that touches all who read it both young and old!! It's got a beautiful storyline of friendship and tolerance...and an ending that will leave you speechless!!! An excellent read!!
• I read this book with the tears coming down my face. The 'irony' of it all is that Bruno's dad is in charge of the camp and because he knows that his son likes to explore, his son becomes victim of the terrible Nazi regime in the way of how they treated Jews in that particular camp. Hopefully this book is being used in schools and discussed so that this atrocity will never happen again. It sure is an eye opener for everyone and I encourage people(young and old) to read this book.
• This is a great compelling read although very sad.lt shows the innocence of two boys friendships caught up in the midst of the Holocaust that are unaware of the tragic outcome that their friendship will have.l found it sad but very well written portraying the way Bruno sees the world as well as Schmuel as eight year old boys without having formed hatred on the basis of their being on opposite sides of the fence.l would definitely recommend this book.