John Boyne has published eight novels for adults and four for younger readers, including The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas which was a New York Times no.1 Bestseller. It has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. His novels are published in 47 languages. including his most recent children's book, STAY WHERE YOU ARE AND THEN LEAVE. John's next adult novel, A HISTORY OF LONELINESS, will be published in the UK this fall. --from www.johnboyne.com