The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
By John Boyne
This novel is about a young boy named Bruno. His father is a Nazi commandant, but he doesn't know it. He is only 9. His family moves near a concentration camp and he only knows what his father tells him - which isn't much. Bruno is told not to leave the house, but he loves to experience new adventures so he explores. He finds the camp and makes a friend. He has so many questions. He doesn't understand the reason behind why everyone is wearing pajamas. He doesn't know why the people are behind a fence. He thinks maybe they are farmer. He isn't sure. This book allows young readers to connect with an extremely dark part of history in a very different way - through the eyes of a child.
Pre/Post Activities:
Choice Board for Novel - Lots of ways to show
Compare and Contrast: How did the movie “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” differ from the book you read?
Answer the connection questions at the bottom of the link after you read this document: Take this Giant Leap
A Basic Feeling of Human Dignity - Answer the Connection Questions at the bottom of the link after reading this document
Watch this video of the step-by-step Phases of the Holocaust - summarize each step - this Handout will help
