The exposition is that Bruno is very upset because his maid is packing all his things and he doesn't understand why she would be touching all of his stuff.It turns out that his father is a German officer during World War II and his job is requiring a move from Berlin to Auschwitz. ( in Poland)
West of the mountains, year-round temperatures are mild, winters are wet, and summers are dry. East of the mountains, it is typically sunnier and drier throughout the year, winters are colder, and summers can be significantly hotter
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