pff it has been i think 1 or 2 years ago since i read this book for english so i dont really recall it anymore

boekverslag Empire of the sun door J.G. Ballard | scholieren.com
boekverslag Empire of the sun door J.G. Ballard | scholieren.com

here to short summary's of the book.. I used them hahaha

Well he needed to go in a kamp and he couldnt be a child their really.. and because of the war, Jimmy was alone (not with friends of his age).

I hope this helps a bit.. it has been so long ago that i read this book sorry