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Two young boys encounter the best and worst of humanity during the Holocaust in this powerful read that USA Today called “as memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank.”
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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : David Fickling Books; Reprint edition (October 23, 2007)
Language : English
Paperback : 215 pages
ISBN-10 : 0385751532
ISBN-13 : 978-0385751537
Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 1000L
Grade level : 7 – 9
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.51 x 8.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They find the book thought-provoking and a great way to understand a child’s perspective on history. The innocence of the characters is also appreciated. Readers appreciate the character development and the bond between the two boys. However, opinions differ on how heartbreaking the story is.
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