'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' by John Boyne

I put off reading this book for a while as I had already seen the film and, although I enjoyed it, had found it upsetting.  However, viewed through Bruno's eyes the writing conveys humour, boredom and excitment despite the context. As an adult reader Bruno's blinkered, naive response to the world around him and especially 'Out-with' is hard to believe, but without it the story wouldn't work. 
Overall I would recommend it to anyone, aged over about 11, to challenge your perception of your life and how you view others 'over the fence'.
Debbie 
Thorntree Primary School