Read this book here online or download the PDF file from here. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a unique children’s novel that tells the story of Bruno, a young German boy growing up during World War II in Berlin. His father becomes the commandant of Auschwitz, and Bruno’s life takes an unexpected turn. Through the fence, he befriends Shmuel, a Jewish detainee on the other side. The book explores themes of friendship, identity, and the impact of war.