The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Neither of us have seen the film and it was really interesting when we compared our reading responses because they were both so similar.
Because of Bruno's lack of understanding, albeit because of his own innocence, we did find it hard to empathise with him. However, as the tragic events involving the innocent concentration camp victims unfolded, we were both moved and saddened by them even though we were given very few details about the characters.
We enjoyed the book with its poignant messages and our enthusiasm for it has meant that our school's Year 6 children are now reading it too.

Judy and Elena