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This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.

In this story, Bruno''s father gets a new job, and the family have to move from Berlin, Germany, to a new place. There is a strange camp at the end of the garden. Bruno is very unhappy and bored until he meets Shmuel. The two boys become very good friends. But why is Shmuel in the camp? And why is he wearing striped pyjamas?

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Penguin Readers Level 4 The Boy in Striped

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 5 November 2020
      ISBN-13 9780241447420
      978-0241447420
      ISBN-10 0241447429
      Also in:
      Non Fiction Dictionaries, Reference & Language Language readers Children & Teen Children & Teen Fiction Books by John Boyne

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.

      In this story, Bruno''s father gets a new job, and the family have to move from Berlin, Germany, to a new place. There is a strange camp at the end of the garden. Bruno is very unhappy and bored until he meets Shmuel. The two boys become very good friends. But why is Shmuel in the camp? And why is he wearing striped pyjamas?

      Our Penguin Readers books include:


      • Simple text (CEFR-levelled)
      • Pictures to help you understand the story
      • Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English


      With the print book, you can get even more help online:

      • Read the book online
      • Listen to the book being read out loud
      • Get lesson plans for teachers
      • Find answers to check your understanding


      Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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