Occupation Novelist Role Novelist Name John Boyne | Period 2000–present Nationality Irish Awards Bisto Book of the Year | |
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Notable works The Boy in the Striped PyjamasThe Absolutist Movies The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Telegram Man Books The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, A History of Loneliness, Stay Where You Are and Then, This House is Haunted, The Absolutist Similar People | ||
John boyne on his world war ii novels
John Boyne (born 30 April 1971) is an Irish novelist. He is the author of ten novels for adults and five novels for younger readers. His novels are published in over 50 languages.
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- John boyne on his world war ii novels
- Author john boyne on writing for readers of every age
- Film
- Awards
- References
Boyne was born in Dublin, where he still lives. His first short story was published by the Sunday Tribune and in 1993 was shortlisted for a Hennessy Literary Award. In 2015, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of East Anglia. He chaired the jury for the 2015 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Author john boyne on writing for readers of every age
Film
A Heyday/Miramax film adaptation of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was shot in Budapest in mid-2007 and released in late 2008. Directed by Mark Herman, the film stars Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Vera Farmiga, Rupert Friend and Sheila Hancock.
Awards
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