The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
10th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Author: John Boyne
Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Original language: English
Published: October 2016
Publishers: Random House Childrens Publ. UK
ISBN13: 9780857533937
Price: € 21.00 (HC)
Age: 12 years and up
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyle will reach the 10th anniversary of its first printing in October 2016. A collector's edition of the book has been released to mark the occasion.
10 years ago this book immediately became a bestseller, it was translated and read worldwide and now this beautiful anniversary book lies before us. The story is beautifully told, it moves you and makes you think.
We thought it appropriate now that the end of the Second World War also has an anniversary in May of this year, to draw attention to this special book. 75 years of living in freedom is a very special and also an exceptional moment in human history.
Oliver Jeffers' simple, striking illustrations give this book an extra dimension. We find it very special how he gives evil a face.
This book may not be suitable for every young child but it is an important story that always should be told. So that this part of history never repeats itself in Europe nor preferably, anywhere else in the world. Although that is probably wishful thinking.
3 softly shining stars for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, from the mini-monsters and their readers!