The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

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What is The Boy at the Top of the Mountain about?

After losing both his parents, Pierrot leaves Paris to live with his Aunt Beatrix at a grand house in the German mountains. It is 1935, and the house belongs to Adolf Hitler. Lonely and eager to belong, Pierrot is drawn into Hitler’s inner circle and begins to accept the dangerous ideas surrounding him. As the world moves towards war, he must face the terrible consequences of loyalty, obedience and betrayal—and discover whether he can escape the influence of the man at the top of the mountain.

About the author

John Boyne is a well-known Irish author who loves writing stories for both children and adults. He is most famous for his book 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', which has been read by children all over the world. John enjoys creating exciting adventures and memorable characters that inspire young readers to use their imagination.