Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
Ages 11–15
Coram Boy
Jamila Gavin
For readers interested in justice, courage and heritage, compare Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin. It is a novel for children aged 11 to 15.
Novel2000
Novel · ages 12–16
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
by John Boyne
Choose The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne for readers aged 12+. This novel is shelved with books about friendship, courage, heritage and justice.
FormatNovel
First published2006
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas sits in this library as a novel with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for readers aged 12+; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with friendship, courage, heritage and justice.
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