Tells the story of a nine-year-old boy called Bruno. And sooner or later the reader arrives with Bruno at a 'fence', which is not meant to be crossed.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Series
This series explores innocence in the face of unimaginable horrors. Through a child's perspective, it unveils the incomprehensible nature of prejudice and conflict. The narratives delve into themes of friendship, loss, and humanity amidst dire circumstances. It offers a poignant and thought-provoking look into dark chapters of history.
Recommended Reading Order
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Gretel Fernsby is a quiet woman leading a quiet life. She doesn't talk about her escape from Germany seventy years ago or the dark post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn't talk about her father, the commandant of one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. But when a young family moves into the apartment below her, Gretel can't help but befriend their little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back painful memories. One night, she witnesses a violent argument between his parents, which threatens to disturb her hard-won peace. For the second time in her life, Gretel is given the chance to save a young boy. To do so would allay her guilt, grief and remorse, but it will also force her to reveal her true identity. Will she make a different choice this time, whatever the cost to herself?
