I read this to my son (11 years). It is the kind of book to be read aloud because there is so much to discuss and the subject matter is difficult:  The story is set at the time of the holocaust but when you begin the book you don’t know this. My son asked questions about what was going on so we discussed the history. The content could be very upsetting. I think this book will become a classic. My 14 year daughter appreciated the book too. It is a part of history we must pass on.

[As an aside , you as the parent might like to read Night by Elie Wiesel, Marion Wiesel ( this is not suitable for children). It is considered a classic in holocaust literature. You might also consider that hyperinflation so destroyed Germany that a person like Hitler was able to rise to power. For those interested in this aspect, you might like to read this book, available online for free at Mises.org]
You can borrow The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas from the Auckland Libraries

The book has been made into a movie which is also available from Auckland Libraries.

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Here is the trailer to the movie

You can listen to the author talk about the book ( what is left unsaid)   ( sorry the picture is poor)