This work was set in 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 what 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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Product Description 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.
not thrilled with this bookJuly 14, 2010 Rhonda Donaldson(OK, USA) If you want to read a book about the holocaust, go for Maus I & II. I would bypass this one. It began with the author saying he couldn't really explain this book. Shame, if he had I wouldn't have read it. It started off from the perspective of a 9 year old boy. I liked that part of it. He wasn't happy about moving away from his friends. Both he and his sister are spoiled brats from a well off German officers family. About the middle of the book, it started to irritate me, and by the end I wanted to throw this book across the room. I can't believe they actually made a movie.
A Must-Read for Anyone!July 14, 2010 tjg523(Pittsburgh, PA) Excellent book and easy-to-follow plot. The perspective of a child adds a sentimental view to the atrocious acts that occurred at the concentration camp. Very quick read as well. Not reading this book would be an injustice.
We can never forget Aucshwitz for fear it may happen again!July 4, 2010 jbeanfrost My daughter had to write a book report on this book. She read the book first and then we watched the movie. (She says there are many differences). I thought the movie was a child-like interpretation of WWII Germany/Poland described in an innocent enough way that it could be understood by youth. Adults will know the underlying story is much more horrific. It is a story of a friendship that defies boundaries at a time when boundaries were very defined-- all told with a 9 year old's viewpoint.
through the eyes of a childJuly 1, 2010 Helena Visser(Petersburg, Alaska) It is written through the eyes of a child, so expect it to be written a bit elementary. But oh my goodness, what a beautiful innocent way of seeing the terrible gruesome world during war time. It could not have been portrait better. I do recommend reading the book before watching the movie, I like the ending in the book much better.
Saw the movie firstJune 17, 2010 C. Brittsan(South Carolina) My 10-year-old son and I watched the movie as he is studying WWII history. The end of the movie will surprise you. Moreover, you will be surprised by your own reaction.... You'll see. Now my son has purchased the book to see if it any different from the movie.
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