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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Shmuel would likely respond to Bruno's final question, "Oh, what were their names again?" by quietly stating, "Those friends are no longer important." This reflects Shmuel's characteristic wisdom and...

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Bruno and Gretel view the desolate landscape outside their window, marked by barbed wire and low huts, with confusion and unease. Initially, they speculate it might...

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Elsa reacts to the truth about her husband's job as a concentration camp Kommandant with increasing unhappiness. She argues with him, calling his work "horrible," and copes by drinking medicinal...

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