The boy in the Striped Pajamas ch. 17-20

It is very interesting how Bruno now doesn't want to go back to Berlin, especially when he hated leaving Berlin.  Also how the mother really wants to leave Out-With.  It's funny how Bruno has to cover up the truth because it slips out.  Now he does it to father.  It is sad that Bruno now has to go tell Shmuel that he has to leave him.  It is so sad that through all of Shmuel's suffering's he had to lose his papa.  It is very moving when Shmuel says, "I hate them too.  I hate them.' he repeated forcefully."  The boys plan is very interesting.  I think that it rains way too much in Out-With.  Bruno's reaction was t=just the way Shmuel had predicted.  I would of hated changing in public especially since my family was near and a whole bunch of people close by.  I hate the feeling of mud between my toes.  Knowing what the camps were like, I found it amusing that Bruno thought it would be similar to a small German town.  I would be in "pain" if I heard the gunshots and knew that people were killed.  I was devastated the bruno died, or at least that what we are led to believe.  I wish that Boyne could t=have givin more detail on their death.  i didn't like the ending of this book.  

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ch. 13-16

I would have hate to be caught sneaking food out of the kitchen.  It is a little weird how Bruno asks Maria instead of his parents about Pavel and his past job.  I think the Shmuel would be a great zookeeper.  I pity Bruno because he doesn't know what his father does to the Jews.  Shmuel was right in saying that are no good soldiers.  I hate Lt. Kotler too.  I almost laughed when father made Kotler feel awkward at the dinner table.  I feel so bad for Pavel because he didn't spill the wine on purpose, although I might have,  and he got yelled at by Kotler.  I don't understand how Gretel can still like him when she grew pale when she saw this.  I would have grown tired of the rain too.  Bruno's lie was a creative one.  I would have been in trouble because I can't think of things like that off the top of my head.  I would be intrigued if my sister told me that she had an imaginary friend.  I would have felt so ashamed if I hadn't comforted Shmuel when he was talking about his troubles.  It was so mean the way Kotler was teasing Bruno about the book.  The fact that you can see the blood veins in Shmuel's hand made me sad.  It is so sad the Shmuel thinks that a slice of meat is like a feast.  I probably would have done the same thing, and deny my friendship if I knew I shouldn't be friends with them.  It is neat to see how the boy's friendship strengthens in these chapters.  It is so sad that his grandmother had to die.  I think that it is good that Shmuel now knows who the people are on the other side of the fence.  I would hate to have all my hair shaved off.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ch. 9-12

The book is slowly becoming more interesting.  I kind of feel bad for Bruno because he is just plain miserable when he first moves into his new house.  I don't think it's fair that he is forced to learn when he doesn't want to.  Especially only when one subject is emphasized.  I would have loved to explore the house in Berlin especially when I get lost.  i love it that he is disobeying his parents by exploring in the direction of the camp.  I love how the dot became a speck that became a blob that became a boy phrase.  I love it how even though their parents are enemies they still see each other as equals.  I would have felt so awkward if I met Shmuel when exploring.  I like how you know the history of Bruno's life in regards to why they moved.  It was very interesting.  I want to know how the Fury got his name.  i completely agree with Bruno when he says that the Fury was a very rude guest.  I don't the Fury's sense of humor.  The girl who came with the fury was very nice.  She at least recognized the children and talked to them.  It is kind of cute how they don't know what the symbols mean that they draw on the ground.  I would love to know what would happen if Bruno came back with the Star of David on his arm.  The story of Shmuel is sad because his life changed just because of his religion.  I would have done they same thing, not tell my parents about Shmuel.

The boy in the striped pajamas ch. 5-8

It is weird how the boy keeps on regretting that they moved.  It has happened, move on with your life.  i would hate it if we had soldiers going in and out of my families house like they were residents their as well.  The conversation that Bruno had with his father was interesting.  I would have been scared to even knock on my father's office door, if it was out of bounds.At least to me talking to my father like that would have made me feel a little bit awkward.  I applaud Bruno for being able to talk to his father.  I was so mad and so sad when the father "made" Bruno solute and say "Heil Hitler."  Knowing what that stood for I felt a shudder going down my back because a nine year old just said it and thought he was saying goodbye.    It would be weird to talk to your hired help about your problems.  I can't believe that Gretel could treat Maria like scum.  Here Bruno is understanding that she is another human who has feelings and his older sister is spoiled.  She won't even start her own bath.  The swing that Bruno makes is very creative.  I would have done the same thing, that is swing too high and fall.  It's nice how Pavel helped him with Bruno's injury.  I was so mad at the mother and her selfishness.  She shouldn't have gotten credit for helping Bruno with his injury.  I would have liked to see their productions around Christmastime, and the singing from grandmother.  I found it interesting that the grandparents are for the Jews while their son is supporting Hitler.  The boook is slowly getting better.

The boy in the Striped Pajamas ch. 1-4

The book is a little boring at the beginning.  I hate it when people go through my stuff without asking me first.  If I had come home to my maid going through my stuff, I wouldn't have been a very happy person.  I am the type of person that likes to know things weeks in advance.  If I came home to hear that we were moving out of our city because of my father's job, I would hate it, but understand it.  I feel sorry that that happened to Bruno.  I want to know what's wrong with Bruno's sister Gretel.  I would rather have a small house with lots of friends, then a big house with no friends.  I feel so sorry that Bruno and Gretel had to leave their friends behind.  The ends of the chapters are cliff hangers.  They make you want to read more.  I hate it when I get teased.  It isn't right for someone to tease someone especially about their height and age because you have no power to control those.  i love it how Bruno pulls Gretel in to come see the other children.  It is very well-written.  It is sad where the males of the family are living.  /i think this book is going to be a very good book.

choice books

1) Black Hawk Dawn

2) The Boy in Striped Pajamas

3) Go ask Alice

4) To Kill a Mockingbird