Leaving behind their home in Berlin, nine-year-old Bruno and his family move to a new house in a desolate area far from his friends.Bruno soon discovers that a mysterious fence runs alongside the new house, separating his family from the strange people in the striped pyjamas on the other side.A chance encounter with a young boy beyond the fence sparks an unlikely friendship that finally reveals the true horror of their situation.The Boy in theStriped Pyjamas features a detailed scheme of work including a range of inspiring activities and drama techniques, written by title consultants and leading Drama in English experts Paul Bunyan and Ruth Moore.