The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

*The Boy in the Striped Pajamas* is a novel about an innocent young boy named Bruno, who lives during World War II. His father is a Nazi officer, and they move near a concentration camp. Bruno befriends a boy named Shmuel, a prisoner there, not understanding the true horror of the camp. The story explores themes of innocence, friendship, and the devastating impact of prejudice and war. It highlights how children can be unaware of the atrocities around them, ultimately ending tragically, emphasizing the human cost of discrimination and hatred.