The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Read John Boyne’s powerful classic ahead of the sequel ALL THE BROKEN PLACES

<p><b>Discover an extraordinary tale of innocence, friendship and the horrors of war.</b><Br><Br><b><i>'Some things are just sitting there, minding their own business, waiting to be discovered. Like America. And other things are probably better off left alone'</i></b><Br><Br> Nine-year-old Bruno has a lot of things on his mind. Who is the 'Fury'? Why did he make them leave their nice home in Berlin to go to 'Out-With' ? And who are all the sad people in striped pyjamas on the other side of the fence? The grown-ups won't explain so Bruno decides there is only one thing for it - he will have to explore this place alone. What he discovers is a new friend. A boy with the very same birthday. A boy in striped pyjamas. But why can't they ever play together?</p><p><b>‘A small wonder of a book’ <i>Guardian</i></b><Br> <Br><b> BACKSTORY: Read an interview with the author JOHN BOYNE and learn all about the Second World War in Germany.</b></p>