Natalie, Bank Leaze Primary
West of England Project
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
I would say that I love this book, but it's so sad it almost feels wrong to say that I enjoyed it! I wanted to show Bruno what was really going on and found it very frustrating that I couldn't! I think it's a wonderful, subtle introduction to the horrendous history of WWII for KS2 and 3 pupils.
2 comments:
I too really enjoyed this book, and I know what you mean when you say it feels wrong to say that due to the sadness! It's not a book I'd normally choose, even though the topic of WWII interests me, but once I began I couldn't put the book down. I think prior knowledge of events which occurred during WWII and in concentration camps in particular make the insinuations within the book much stronger.
Claire Dale, Year 1 teacher
Handsworth Primary School.
Project E
Bruno's innocence was frustrating at times and yet captivating.I have not seen the film and I did not know the ending. When it came, it was such a shock. It left me with vision of Bruno and Shmuel holding hands. Very sad.
Linda Hall
Parish Primary
Central A
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