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Books by John Boyne | Wonderlit

Books by John Boyne

3 books · Ages 8–18

John Boyne writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, sadness & grief, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

For parents seeking to discuss the human cost of history, this haunting fable explores how innocence and friendship can

Cover of The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

Barnaby Brocket is anything but ordinary, and his journey proves that being different is far better than floating along

Cover of The Great War

David Almond, John Boyne, Tracy Chevalier, Ursula Dubosarsky, Timothée de Fombelle, Adèle Geras, A. L. Kennedy, Michael Morpurgo, Marcus Sedgwick, Tanya Lee Stone, Sheena Wilkinson

Fictionalized news reports from 1892 imagine a chilling invasion of Britain to highlight the vulnerabilities of the nati

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The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Terrible Thing that Happened to Barnaby Brocket

The Great War

Common Themes

Empathy & Kindness Sadness & Grief Loneliness & Belonging History Family & Siblings Saying Goodbye Friendship & Loyalty Justice & Fairness

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Hope in My Heart: Sofia's Immigrant Diary

The Friendship Matchmaker

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The Friendship Matchmaker