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The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition) by John Boyne

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    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    Berlin 1942
    When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance.

    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    “Powerful and unsettling. . . . As memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.” —USA Today
     
    Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance.
     
    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    “Powerful and unsettling. . . . As memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.” —USA Today
     
    Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance.
     
    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    “Powerful and unsettling. . . . As memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.” —USA Today
     
    Berlin, 1942: When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move to a new house far, far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people in the distance.
     
    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different from his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    BONUS FEATURE: Conversation between the author and the editor, David Fickling.

    Berlin 1942

    When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance.

    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

    About The Boy In the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-in Edition)

    BONUS FEATURE: Conversation between the author and the editor, David Fickling.

    Berlin 1942

    When Bruno returns home from school one day, he discovers that his belongings are being packed in crates. His father has received a promotion and the family must move from their home to a new house far far away, where there is no one to play with and nothing to do. A tall fence running alongside stretches as far as the eye can see and cuts him off from the strange people he can see in the distance.

    But Bruno longs to be an explorer and decides that there must be more to this desolate new place than meets the eye. While exploring his new environment, he meets another boy whose life and circumstances are very different to his own, and their meeting results in a friendship that has devastating consequences.

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    The Heart's Invisible Furies
    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Deluxe Illustrated Edition)
    The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket
    Noah Barleywater Runs Away
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    Also by John Boyne

    A Ladder to the Sky
    The Heart's Invisible Furies
    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Deluxe Illustrated Edition)
    The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket
    Noah Barleywater Runs Away
    See all books by John Boyne

    Also by John Boyne

    A Ladder to the Sky
    The Heart's Invisible Furies
    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Deluxe Illustrated Edition)
    The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket
    Noah Barleywater Runs Away
    See all books by John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    About John Boyne

    John Boyne was born in Ireland in 1971. He is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy In the Striped Pajamas sold 9 million copies worldwide… More about John Boyne

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by David Fickling Books
    Oct 28, 2008 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385751896

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Ember
    Oct 23, 2007 | 224 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385751537

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by David Fickling Books
    Sep 12, 2006 | 224 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-7/8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385751063

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by David Fickling Books
    Dec 18, 2008 | 240 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307494238

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    CD | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 26, 2006 | 298 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780739337059

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $12.50
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 26, 2006 | 298 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780739337066

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    Praise

    "Certain to be one of the publishing sensations of 2006." –The Observer (U.K.)

    "A memorable and moving story." –The Oxford Times (U.K.)

    "A small wonder of a book." –The Guardian (U.K.)

    "A book so simple, so seemingly effortless, that it’s almost perfect." –The Irish Independent

    "An extraordinary book." –The Irish Examiner

    Awards

    IRA Young Adult Choices WINNER

    Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award WINNER

    Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE

    Iowa Teen Book Award NOMINEE

    New York State Charlotte Award NOMINEE

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