Bruno's Journal Entries

June 5, 1940
Dear Journal,
Hello, it's me again. So I just arrived at my new house and it is nothing like the one in Berlin. In our old house, I could see all of Berlin from my window, but now all I see is a fenced in area with many men add their sons. They all seem very depressed. I asked my older sister, Gretel. She said that this must be the country and those must be the farmers but even though she thinks she knows everything, I do not know how credible her stories are. There is not much of a backyard and there is only one bench. Our old life was perfect; we were wealthy and as happy as could be. Then, we had to move here for my dad's job. My daddy is very strict and he is an army commandant, but to be truthful, I do not know what he does for a living.
-Bruno

June 24, 1940
Dear Journal,
Today, I met this interesting boy named Shmuel. He was behind the barbwire fence and was wearing striped pajamas. He was very nice and I think we are becoming friends. However, my father would forbid me because he is a Jew, and I am not. Going against my better judgment, I decided to sneak him a piece of bread. No one has noticed yet, and I plan to keep it that way. Well, I hear my father coming. I'll talk to you later.
-Bruno