The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
by John Boyne
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young boy, Bruno, befriends a boy on the other side of a fence at a concentration camp.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story depicts the horrors of the Holocaust indirectly but powerfully.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the plot.
The setting and the implied violence create a somber atmosphere.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book is a stark indictment of prejudice and inhumanity.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBruno shows innocence and a naive form of courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Bruno's innocent friendship with Shmuel is a central theme.
The story highlights the absence of grace and mercy.
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