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John Boyne is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1971. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, including 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a film.
Known for: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Set during World War II, this novel tells the story of Bruno, an eight-year-old boy whose father is a Nazi commandant. When Bruno’s family moves near a concentration camp, he befriends a boy named Shmuel on the other side of the fence, unaware of the grim reality surrounding them. The story explores innocence, friendship, and the devastating consequences of prejudice and war.
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Out of Berlin: A Promotion and a Fence
Bruno’s world begins in Berlin, wrapped in comfort and routine. His father, a disciplined officer in the German army, is promoted to commandant, and the family must move to a new posting. To Bruno, who loves adventure stories and the familiar bustle of city life, this sudden relocation feels like ex...
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Gretel and the Lessons of Hatred
Gretel, Bruno’s older sister, begins to change as soon as the family settles into the new house. She fills her walls with maps and listens eagerly to Lieutenant Kotler, her father’s subordinate, as he speaks the language of ideology. Her transformation from a somewhat bossy sibling into a believer r...
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About John Boyne
John Boyne is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1971. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, including 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a film. Boyne has received numerous literary awards and continues to write nov...
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John Boyne is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1971. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, including 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a film. Boyne has received numerous literary awards and continues to write nov...
John Boyne is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1971. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, including 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a film. Boyne has received numerous literary awards and continues to write novels for both adults and young readers.
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John Boyne is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1971. He is best known for his works of historical fiction, including 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which has been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into a film.
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