Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz

Based on the extraordinary true story of Jack Gruener, Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz is a harrowing and ultimately triumphant account of one Jewish boy's survival through ten Nazi concentration camps during World War II. A powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, this book is essential reading for young adults and adults alike.

The Story

• Yanek Gruener is a Jewish boy living in Kraków, Poland when the Nazis invade in 1939
• Over the next six years, he is forced to survive ten different concentration and labor camps
• Through unimaginable hardship, Yanek clings to one rule: survive, no matter what
• A story of courage, loss, and the fierce will to live
• Based on the real-life experiences of Holocaust survivor Jack Gruener

Why This Book Matters

Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Prisoner B-3087 brings the Holocaust to life in a way that is both deeply personal and historically important. It is widely used in schools and recommended by educators for its powerful portrayal of history and human endurance. A must-read for anyone who believes in the importance of remembering.

Author: Alan Gratz
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical Fiction / Young Adult / WWII / Holocaust