The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. I thought I would find the subject matter a little upsetting and not enjoyable to read. However, with the story told through the eyes of a 9 year old boy, it has an almost innocence about it and I found a lot of things were implied rather than told in detail. The friendship theme that runs through the story is heart warming and as the story unfolds,and Bruno becomes more educated about life on the other side of the fence, I found I couldn't put it down. As a teacher of Year 1 students, this is obviously not a book I would consider using in the classroom  however I think it is a book every young adult should read as, along with the educational  benefits to be taken from it, it ultimately delivers the message that we are all equal.
Iona McCartney
Old Oak Primary