“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” is a powerful and thought-provoking book written by John Boyne. It tells the story of Bruno, a young boy who moves with his family from Berlin to a place called “Out-With” during World War II.

At the beginning of the story, Bruno is upset about leaving his friends and his home. He doesn’t understand why they have to move to such a desolate place. Their new house is located near a big fence, and on the other side, Bruno sees people wearing striped pajamas. He wonders why they are all wearing the same clothes.

One day, Bruno decides to explore and goes up to the fence. There, he meets a boy named Shmuel, who is the same age as him. Shmuel is Jewish and lives on the other side of the fence in a concentration camp. Despite their differences, Bruno and Shmuel become friends and meet every day at the fence.

As the story progresses, Bruno starts to learn about the terrible things happening in the world around him. He overhears his parents talking about “the Fury” and realizes that his father is a high-ranking officer in the Nazi party. Bruno’s innocence slowly fades away as he witnesses the cruelty and injustice of the Holocaust.

In a tragic turn of events, Bruno decides to help Shmuel find his missing father inside the camp. He puts on a pair of striped pajamas and sneaks into the camp with Shmuel. However, they are caught up in the chaos of a mass extermination and are led into a gas chamber, where they meet their tragic fate.

“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” is a heartbreaking story that teaches us about the importance of empathy, friendship, and the consequences of hatred and prejudice. It reminds us to never forget the atrocities of the past and to strive for a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.