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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne, the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, is another extraordinary historical fiction about World War II and innocence in the face of evil.
When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy Austrian household. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.
Pierrot is quickly taken under Hitler’s wing and thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets, and betrayal from which he may never be able to escape.
ASIN : 1250115051
Publisher : Square Fish; Reprint edition (June 6, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781250115058
ISBN-13 : 978-1250115058
Reading age : 8 – 13 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 970L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 7.7 ounces
Dimensions : 5.14 x 0.78 x 7.69 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They praise the compelling storyline, interesting premise, and well-developed historical fiction. The writing style is described as interesting and confident. Readers of all ages enjoy the realistic portrayal of personal lives profoundly impacted by Nazi Germany. However, opinions differ on the emotional content – some find it moving and heartbreaking, while others consider it depressing and unlikable.
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