Journal Entry 1 by Makita21 from Stawell, Victoria Australia on Tuesday, May 19, 2009

already read this book as part of a bookring and really liked it, found this copy in a laundromat... 

Journal Entry 2 by Makita21 at BookCrossing Anniversary Convention 2010 (Theater Griffioen) in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Friday, April 16, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (4/15/2010 UTC) at BookCrossing Anniversary Convention 2010 (Theater Griffioen) in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland Netherlands

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To be released at the Bookcrossing Convention!

 

Journal Entry 3 by ApoloniaX from Bremen, Bremen Germany on Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Journal Entry 4 by ApoloniaX from Bremen, Bremen Germany on Friday, April 23, 2010

It’s a very touching, disturbing story, told in very simple prose – reflecting the naïve, innocent view of a nine-year-old. For the knowledgeable reader this of course evokes horrible images and I think this contrast makes the book work and have quite an emotional impact.
Anyway, the meeting of the two boys is totally unrealistic - with all the watch towers, fences etc. it simple wasn’t possible for two boys to meet like this. But Boyne called it a fable after all. Still, it somehow bothered me that lots of historical facts were wrong and Boyne can’t have done much research. For example there weren’t hundreds of children in Auschwitz, most were killed right away. And a nine-year-old son of a high-ranking Nazi who didn’t know the word “Führer” and hadn’t heard about Jews? No way. The author should have made him a six-year-old.
It certainly is an important read for 12-year-old kids. I suppose that’s about the age group it is directed at, but of course the impact is a different one on adults. And as it is written in such a simple, clear language non-native speakers won’t have much trouble understanding it. 

Journal Entry 5 by ApoloniaX from Bremen, Bremen Germany on Friday, April 23, 2010

Journal Entry 6 by ApoloniaX at the mail, Ring/Ray book -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, April 24, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (4/24/2010 UTC) at the mail, Ring/Ray book -- Controlled Releases

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Journal Entry 7 by Finnchen from Luxembourg, Kanton Luxemburg Luxembourg on Tuesday, April 27, 2010

I've received the book today from ApoloniaX as part of a ring!
Thank you so much!
I'm looking forward to reading this very soon. 

Journal Entry 8 by Finnchen from Luxembourg, Kanton Luxemburg Luxembourg on Monday, May 10, 2010

This book was certainly written for young readers, but like many good 'children's books' it is also very interesting and touching to read for mature readers.

The story is that of a nine years old boy, Bruno, whose father has been appointed 'commandant' to the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz and who has to move with his family from Berlin to "Out-with", as Bruno calls it, totally unaware of what is going on around him. Bruno eventually meets Shmuel, a jewish boy from Cracow of his age living the other side of the fence and always wearing the same striped pyjamas.

This imagined story of Bruno and Shmuel sheds light on the brutality, senselessness and devastating consequences of war from an unusual point of view.

This is a both a touching and disturbing book, sometimes even funny and very easy to read.
 

Journal Entry 9 by Finnchen at to next participant, a ring/ray -- Controlled Releases on Monday, May 10, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (5/10/2010 UTC) at to next participant, a ring/ray -- Controlled Releases

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This book is part of a ring/ray.
It now goes to Appelsinii in Finland!
 

Journal Entry 10 by Appelsiini from Lempäälä, Pirkanmaa Finland on Friday, May 14, 2010

Got it today, will start reading soon! :) 

Journal Entry 11 by Appelsiini from Lempäälä, Pirkanmaa Finland on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Very touching story, well written and easy to read. I have visited Auschwitz and it made the book even more realistic for me. Really good book, maybe I'll buy it for my Permanent Collection...

Now the book is on it's way to the next one! 

Journal Entry 12 by Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa Finland on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (5/18/2010 UTC) at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa Finland

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Journal Entry 13 by Moeshell at Richardson, Texas USA on Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Received the book in the mail yesterday. Adding to Mt. Toobie. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 14 by Moeshell at Richardson, Texas USA on Monday, August 02, 2010

Once I started this book, I finished in two sit downs. Very quick and easy read, even though the subject matter isn't light. Maybe not 100% believable but for a 12 year old audience, not sure if I would have liked a believeable story about Auschwitz. Saw the ending coming, liked it anyways. Thanks for sharing, will pass on when I get the next people's address. 

Journal Entry 15 by Moeshell at Richardson, Texas USA on Monday, August 09, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (8/9/2010 UTC) at Richardson, Texas USA

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Mail off! 

Journal Entry 16 by guinaveve at Mason, Ohio USA on Monday, August 09, 2010

I received this today. I am sure the kids and I will find it interesting. I see that my family is listed last on the ray. ApoloniaX, let me know via PM if you wish to continue the ray or if we are free to pass on the book in another manner once we are finished.  

Journal Entry 17 by guinaveve at Mason, Ohio USA on Friday, August 13, 2010

There is an important message here, very educational, but the "voice" seems to be too young for the target audience and the 9 year old main character is more like a 6 year old. It is very sad though.  

Journal Entry 18 by guinaveve at given to a friend in a friend, A friend -- Controlled Releases on Friday, August 13, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (8/13/2010 UTC) at given to a friend in a friend, A friend -- Controlled Releases

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Giving to the kids