Boy In The Striped Pajamas

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The boy in the Striped Pajamas is about a little boy whose father is a commander in one of the many concentration camps. They lived in Berlin, Germany, where the little boy, Bruno and his sister, Gretel grew up. When Bruno was 9 years old, his father had a meeting and was told he had to move to “Out-with” and be a commandant. Bruno was very sad to leave his 3 best friends and the amazing house they lived in. He described it as the best house ever with 5 stories, a banister, and a window that he had to stand on his tippy toes to see through. Having to leave his old house and friends was one of the saddest things according to Bruno. When he moved to Out-With he thought that he wouldn’t have anyone to talk to. Moving day came and the housemaid, …show more content…

They both liked the idea and after Father asked many other questions they decided that Saturday would be moving day. The next time Bruno went to see Shmuel he had to tell Shmuel about the news and Shmuel looked very upset. He told Bruno that he couldn't find his father and he has looked and looked and he is nowhere to be found. Shmuel knew that Bruno loved to explore and thought that he might be able to help. They knew tomorrow would be the last time that they would be able to see each other. They planned that Shmuel would get Bruno a striped pair of pajamas so the next time they meet Bruno would crawl under the fence so they can search for Shmuel's Papa. The day finally came and it was pouring rain but Bruno knew this was his last chance to see Shmuel so it was now or never. He slipped on his raincoat and boots and started off to the fence where Shmuel was standing. He changed out of his clothes and put on the striped pyjamas and crawled under. After he crawled under, they started on there way to find Shmuel’s papa. Bruno found that the other of the fence was the complete opposite from what he expected and he didn’t feel comfortable at

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