About the book
The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, for ages 12+.
When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.
Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.
Editions of The Boy at the Top of the Mountain
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385687669
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385687690
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385687720
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The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, for ages 12+.
When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.
Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.
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What is The Boy at the Top of the Mountain about?
The powerful, unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, for ages 12+.
When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.
Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Boy at the Top of the Mountain?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Boy at the Top of the Mountain?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385687669
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Boy at the Top of the Mountain?
John Boyne
Who is the Publisher of the book The Boy at the Top of the Mountain?
Tundra Book Group
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385687669) and paperback(ISBN 9780385687690) and ebook(ISBN 9780385687720)
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