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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain
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.Book Details
- Publisher: Square Fish
- Publish Date: Jun 6th, 2017
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.60in - 5.20in - 0.70in - 0.40lb
- EAN: 9781250115058
- Recommended age: 10-14
- Categories: • Historical - Military & Wars• Family - Orphans & Foster Homes• War & Military
About the Author
Boyne, John: - John Boyne is the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, which has been adapted for film, theater, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies, which was a Book of the Month Club Book of the Year, and A Ladder to the Sky. His work is published in 60 languages. He lives in Dublin.
Praise for this book
"With skill and emotional detachment, Boyne tells Pieter's story through descriptions and dialogue that are concise, spare, and vivid . . . . Pieter's traumatic childhood, infatuation and interactions with Hitler, adolescent angst, and destructive choices will captivate teens and prompt thought-provoking discussion." --School Library Journal, starred review
"Boyne's (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 2006) story is unarguably a powerful one with an often visceral impact." --Booklist "A compelling account of the attractions of power, the malleability of youth and the terrible pain of a life filled with regret." --The Guardian "John Boyne delivers a poignant tale of innocence ruined by Nazism. This is a story full of suspense and heartbreak that will leave readers wanting more. Compare this book to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." --School Library Connection