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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

Set against the poignant backdrop of World War II, 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' follows the story of Bruno, a young boy whose family relocates due to his father's promotion. Unaware of his father's role as a concentration camp commandant, Bruno is isolated in a desolate house abutted by a fence hiding grim secrets. His explorer's heart leads him to a forbidden friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy on the other side of the fence. Through the innocence of their bond, this fable unfolds the harsh realities of prejudice and the devastating impact of the Holocaust, capturing the profound effects of innocence confronting unfathomable cruelty.

  • Historical
  • Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Holocaust
  • Friendship
  • Prejudice
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