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This was just heartbreaking. I've never seen the movie, so it was all new to me. 💔

“We sang as we walked, all of us, singing a hundred different songs, and the Nazis let us sing. Another small mercy. Or perhaps they too missed the way the world had been before the war.”

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“We're not supposed to be friends, you and me. We're meant to be enemies. Did you know that?“

This story would be particularly good for older elementary students to read about the Holocaust. I think it would be more impactful for them because the main characters were children who are relatable. This book could introduce them to big topics while still being interesting for students to read.

Historical Fiction- Bruno, a young boy, moves to a location near a concentration camp. He befriends Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned there. Through innocent curiosity Bruno develops a friendship with the boy and gains a glimpse of the horrors of the Holocaust. The story ends tragically as both boys are victims of the camp's atrocities.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne tells the tragic story of an innocent friendship between Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. The novel explores themes of prejudice, ignorance, and the horrors of the Holocaust, urging readers to reflect on the consequences of hatred and the importance of seeing others as human.

Eight-year-old Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy on the other side of a fence near his new home, unaware it‘s a concentration camp. As their bond grows, Bruno uncovers the terrifying truths of his world. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne is a poignant story about innocence, friendship, and the devastating effects of prejudice.

“But of course, all this was before he had discovered the terrible truth about the way things worked.“

"He looked down and did something quite out of character for him: he took hold of Shmuel‘s tiny hand in his and squeezed it tightly. ‘You‘re my best friend, Shmuel,‘ he said. ‘My best friend for life.‘”

This story wouldn‘t be one I would use in younger classes however It could be good supplemental material in 5th grade as a chapter read. This story had dark topics and historical context in a different narrative than the general history view point.