The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

John Boyne has portrayed the innocence of children during the Holocaust in this incredibly moving tale. The end of the book is so unexpected, moving and powerful. It deals with issues of racism that children can't understand and relates to how children always look up to their parents. I haven't read many books that have had such a sad ending and such a high impact.

It leaves you stunned!

Surjit Assi

Uphall Primary School