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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne, the writer of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, is another atypical historical fiction about World War II and innocence in the face of evil.

When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he will have to leave his home in Paris for a new life with his aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy Austrian household. But this is no peculiar time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no peculiar house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.

Pierrot is quickly taken under Hitler’s wing and thrown into an increasingly more dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets, and betrayal from which he may never have the ability to escape.

“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 ceaselessly visceral affect.” ―Booklist

“A compelling account of the attractions of power, the malleability of youth and the terrible pain of a life filled with be apologetic about.” ―The Guardian

“John Boyne delivers a poignant tale of innocence ruined by Nazism. This is a story full of suspense and heartbreak that allows you to leave readers wanting more. Compare this book to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” ―School Library Connection

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