The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Resources

Websites

Dear John

Okay, this isn't really a place to write to John Boyne, but it is his website, and as such, it's brimming with information about his other books, news, biographical info, and more.

The United States Holocaust Museum—Online

The U.S. Holocaust Museum is chockfull of information about the Holocaust. Seriously. We're talking pictures, statistics, personal stories, film, and much more. If you're at all curious about the Holocaust, this is the website for you.

Visit Auschwitz Virtually

Auschwitz has been turned into a museum and memorial site. To really understand Bruno's neighbors, be sure to check out this website.

From the Mouths of Babes

You don't have to take Boyne's word for what it was like to be a child during the Holocaust. The Anti-Defamation League has stories from three different children who managed to survive. For real.

Movie or TV Productions

The Silver Screen

In 2008, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas was released as a movie. We think Bruno and Shmuel's friendship is totally worthy of the big screen.

Articles and Interviews

Two Thumbs Up

Okay, more like three-and-a-half stars. Either way, though, Roger Ebert gave the movie adaptation a glowing review.

A Rabbi's Review

Here, Rabbi Benjamin Blech offers a less positive view of the book. Okay, make that pretty much scathing.

On Second Thought, Maybe Don't See the Movie…

When it comes to the film version of this book, the New York Times is beyond unimpressed—they're pretty much appalled.

Video

Say Hello

In this interview, our author and the movie director sit down and discuss the film version of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

Trailer Time

Around here, we absolutely love movie trailers. Here's the trailer for the 2008 movie production of our book for your enjoyment.

A Survivor Speaks Out

In this moving clip, one Holocaust survivor describes the liberation of Auschwitz from Nazi control. Note: This video contains some graphic images.

Images

Meet You at the Theater

Check out the official movie poster. Can't you just feel the friendship growing?

We Know You're Not Supposed To…

… make snap judgments based on appearances, but we think the cover of this book is pretty pitch perfect.

Inside a Gas Chamber

It's hard to stomach, but Bruno and Shmuel wind up in a place just like this one.

Now Entering Auschwitz

This is a picture of the main entrance to Auschwitz. It's haunting.