I'm Enjoying the developing relation between Bruno and Shmuel. I like Shmuelpersonality as well.

The Blog

To all the Year 6 and Year 5 students at St Pat's and St James...I must say I have enjoyed reading your comments and the maturity that you have displayed in the way you have analysed the characters. In fact I think word of your blog has inspired other schools to study the book, I was at a school this week and guess which book Year 5 were reading?
Teachers and students are following your blog. Maybe you could make some suggestions as to why students should read a book like this. Maybe some adults would think the subject too distressing? Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Good luck and happy reading!

The end

Now that you have finished reading the story, what would you say are the most important messages from 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'? What have you learned from reading the book?

Grandmother

In chapter 8 we learn more about Grandmother. How would you describe her character? Use examples from the book to support your opinion.

Mother and Pavel

In chapter 7 Mother says 'thank you' to Pavel for treating Bruno after he falls off the swing. Why is this a turning point for Mother? What has changed for her at this point? How do you think Pavel's treatment of Bruno differs from the way Bruno's family treats Pavel?