The+Boy+in+the+Striped+Pyjamas

media type="custom" key="2129173" We are currently reading a story by John Boyne called "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas". From the inside cover:

The story of //The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas// is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some clues about the book on the jacket, but in this case we think that would spoil the reading of the book. We think it is important that you start to read without knowing what it is about. If you do start to read this book, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy called Bruno. (Though this isn't a book for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later you will arrive with Bruno at a fence. Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope you never have to encounter such a fence.

Parents
==== I have owned this book for a number of years and have wanted to read it to a class from when I first read the story. It is my belief that the class needs to a be a group of children that can think deeply for themselves, are willing to take on new ideas and discuss their opinions. I think the class this year will really appreciate the story. ====

==== As we make our way through the book we will discuss what is happening and how the class feels about the story. As it states in the blurb it would spoil the story if the class knew what it was about before we start. However, if you want to know the plot there are a number of websites that discuss the book. These can be found doing a Google search. ====

==== It may be that the children want to discuss what is happening in the story with you. I have set up a discussion page on this wiki (above) to record their and your ideas, allowing you to interact with the other students and parents. It is important that Wiki Safety is followed during the discussions.====

//Mr Paterson//