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About John Boyne

John Boyne is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in sixty languages.

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International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Penguin Readers Level 4: The Boy in Striped Pyjamas (ELT Graded Reader). Written by John Boyne, published by Penguin.

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Read a book day

My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne from Penguin Random House Children's UK is brilliant!

3 days ago

Read a book day

Could there be a better time to read The Dog Who Danced on the Moon by John Boyne.

3 days ago

Back to school

Could there be a better time to read My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne from Penguin Random House Children's UK

8 days ago

Back to school

Could there be a better time to read My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne from Puffin

8 days ago

International Strange Music Day

Read The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket by John Boyne from Penguin Random House Children's UK a really weird read!

16 days ago

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