In this moving novel, nine-year-old Bruno returns home from school one day in 1942 to find his belongings packed. His safe life in Berlin is abruptly ended when his family moves to Poland. There, from his window, Bruno sees a large fence and, on the other side, hundreds of people in striped pajamas. He is uneasy about what he sees but keeps it to himself, especially because he is unsure about his father's involvement. One day, he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence. Despite the circumstances, the two develop an unlikely friendship, but Bruno realizes he can never tell his father. This powerful novel, translated into numerous languages, offers a poignant insight not only into the Holocaust but also into childhood innocence and friendship.
Teaching material suitable for: Education, work, self-study.
Language: Dutch
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