John Boyne Quote

He looked the boy up and down as if he had never seen a child before and wasn’t quite sure what he was supposed to do with one: eat it, ignore it or kick it down the stairs.

John Boyne

He looked the boy up and down as if he had never seen a child before and wasn’t quite sure what he was supposed to do with one: eat it, ignore it or kick it down the stairs.

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About John Boyne

John Boyne (born 30 April 1971) is an Irish novelist and writer. He is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six novels for younger readers, two novellas and one collection of short stories. His novels are published in over 57 languages. Boyne's 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was adapted into a 2008 film of the same name. As of 2022, the book has sold over 11 million copies worldwide.