This week, I have decided to re-read a book that I read when I was in fifth grade. I am trying my best to read the entire thing, but I don't know if my emotions will allow me to do that! I am reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. I love this book/movie so much, but it literally drains me.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas takes place in a Germany during the Holocaust. Bruno is eight years old and along with many other young children, has seen way too much in his lifetime. In fact, he has seen things that not even grown adults could handle. Throughout the book, the author puts things into perspective from Bruno's perspective. While it is such an amazing story and you can't wait to read more, part of you will just want to close to book and cry because it was reality. Bruno experienced many family members and friends die during the Holocaust, but is too young to really understand the full meaning behind all of it. I am at the part in the story where Bruno and his family move from their home to somewhere else that was safer at that time. Bruno didn't exactly like his new living situation, but did end up finding a friend to interact between a fence for awhile, Schmuel.  Schmuel is in a concentration camp and Bruno does not realize and hat is why there is a fence in between the two boys.

I am not all of the way finished and I don't really remember exact details in between, but I know that the ending is gut wrenching. It hurts my heart to even think about. I guess I decided to read this book again because I am really interested in learning about the Holocaust because it is so bizarre to me. If you are interested in the Holocaust as well, it really is a great book. I will not spoil the end for you, but just get ready.