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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Boyne's The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an enticing read because a viewpoint of World War II is told through the
eyes of a nine year-old young German boy. Bruno meets a young Jewish boy his same age living in his new neighborhood of Auschwitz ("Out-With"), only the boy is confined behind a fence and Bruno doesn't understand why.
Throughout this short, but impacting novel, Bruno and his Jewish friend Shmuel forge a strong relationship that ends in ultimate tragedy, which readers can expect given the history and the role of Auschwitz in World War II.
Readers will enjoy the terms Bruno uses in describing specific facets of WWII, as he doesn't completely understand the events transpiring around him, such as referring to Hitler as "The Fury". Readers will also appreciate and find endearing the friendship between Bruno and Shmuel.
This book is a fast and unforgettable read, and therefore should be considered recommending reading for mature audiences.
Published: August 28, 2009
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