The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne is a poignant novel set during World War II, exploring themes of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice. The story follows Bruno, a nine-year-old boy from Berlin, whose father is appointed as the commandant of a concentration camp. Unaware of the camp's true nature, Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy of the same age who lives on the other side of a barbed-wire fence, dressed in what Bruno perceives as striped pajamas. Their friendship unfolds amidst the harsh realities of the Holocaust, offering a unique perspective on the era's atrocities. This Ukrainian edition brings the internationally acclaimed narrative to Ukrainian-speaking readers, providing an opportunity to reflect on historical events through the lens of youthful innocence.