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John Boyne, author of the international bestselling The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, introduces his new World War II novel The Boy at the Top of the Mountain.

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain follows the story of Pierrot, a young boy who is sent to live with his aunt who lives and works in a house in the Austrian mountains. But this isnt an ordinary house - this is Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat The Berghof. Hitler soon takes Pierrot under his wing leading to dark and shocking consequences.

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain is a powerful and unforgettable story that will give readers a new perspective on World War II. Exploring themes of friendship, forgiveness, regret and redemption, this new novel is ideal for sharing in the classroom or library.

In this video, author John Boyne introduces the book and reads an exclusive extract.

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