The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

A small wonder of a book . . . A particular historical moment, one that cannot be told too often ― Guardian

The Holocaust as a subject insists on respect, precludes criticism, prefers silence. One thing is clear: this book will not go gently into any good night ― Observer

An extraordinary tale of friendship and the horrors of war . . . Raw literary talent at its best ― Irish Independent

A book that lingers in the mind for quite some time . . . A subtle, calculatedly simple and ultimately moving story ― The Irish Times

Simply written and highly memorable. There are no monstrosities on the page but the true horror is all the more potent for being implicit ― Ireland on Sunday

John Boyne is the author of thirteen novels for adults, six for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart’s Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won three Irish Book Awards, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in over fifty languages.