Holes

I bought Holes by Louis Sachar for my neighbor’s son, who absolutely loves to read, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. He was hooked from the very first chapter! The story of Stanley Yelnats and the mysterious Camp Green Lake is clever, funny, and full of twists that keep young readers excited to turn the page. Louis Sachar does an amazing job blending adventure with deeper themes like friendship, fairness, and courage. Even though it’s written for kids, it’s the kind of book that sticks with you long after finishing it. The short chapters, easy writing style, and engaging plot make it super accessible, especially for kids who enjoy books with mystery and humor. If you’re looking for a great gift for a child who loves reading, or one you want to encourage to read more. Holes is a fantastic pick. My neighbor’s son devoured it, and now he wants to read more books by the same author!

Holes is an incredible read that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The story of Stanley Yelnats, a young boy sent to a mysterious camp where boys dig holes, is both quirky and meaningful. The way the plot weaves together past and present events is masterful. The themes of friendship, justice, and destiny are really well explored, and the twists and turns make it a memorable experience. It's a great book for both kids and adults alike, with a perfect balance of humor, suspense, and heart.

Mr. Sachar wove this plot with a design, a pattern, that illuminates and elevates. Probably the best book I have ever read, and I come at it for the first time at 71 years old. I speculate on all the middle school children who learned noble values from “Holes.” The story and Mr. Sachar’s exquisite telling must have birthed a faith in many youth— faith that life and others recognize and reward true goodness. The young readers must have learned about friendship, responsibility, and loyalty. The tale spinning gifted many rewards along with laughter, suspense, and tears. I devoured the story almost nonstop since I downloaded it this afternoon from Amazon.

I have just read the book Holes and it is pretty good. The main character is Stanley Yelnats. He was sent to Camp Green Lake but he was innocent. He was blamed for stealing Clyde Livington shoes. Clyde Livington is a famous baseball player. Camp Green Lake is a place where you dig 5 foot holes in very hot weather. The holes had to be 5 feet wide and 5 feet high. There used to be a lake there but now there is not. There are rarely yellow spotted lizards but if there is and if you get bitten you will surely die. Not only that, you only get a little bit of water in Camp Green Lake. The food they serve is not very good either. There are also some other important characters like Zero and the Warden. Zero is not actually his name. His real name is Hector Zeroni. There are other people that are with Stanley in Camp Green Lake. Some people are Zero, Armpit, Magnet and X-Ray. Stanley knew the first hole would be the hardest because it had to be very deep and very wide. Later in the book a new person named Twitch comes to Camp Green Lake. He went there for breaking into peoples cars. He would twitch whenever he was about to steal a car. The people that are watching over them are Mr. Sir, Mr.Pendanski, and the Warden. Later in the book, Stanley makes a deal with Zero that if Zero helped him dig part of his hole then Stanley would help how to read and write. The deal was working. Zero would help Stanley dig part of his hole and Stanley would teach Zero how to read and write. Until The Warden asked Zero to spell hat but he hasn't learned the h sound yet so he says it wrong and they tell him that he not very smart so he hits Mr. Pendanski in the head with his shovel. So they put Zero in a truck and took him away and told him he has to come back for water sometime. At this point Stanley was Zero's friend so he had to save him. His plan was to steal the water truck that Mr. Pendanski used to give them water and bring it to Zero to give him water. So when he saw Mr. Pendanski looked away, he got in the truck and drove away. He didn't know how to drive a car but he thought it was simple enough. But when he got to a turn he drove the truck into a big hole and it wouldn't come out. Then, he went to go look for Zero. He kept walking and walking until he found Zero. Stanley found some mud and dug a deep hole so there was muddy water. For the food source there were onions in the ground. For a very long time they were eating onions and drinking muddy water. They ate about 180 onions each and drank a bunch of muddy water. Until finally they decided to go back to Camp Green Lake. After a bunch of walking they finally made it back to the truck that Stanly had crashed into; they both drank a bunch of water then went where the holes are and found a lawyer. Then they were waiting for the Warden to come out and release them. So the Warden came out but then yellow spotted lizards came on him and Zero. For a while they were stuck but they eventually got out and were free because the lawyer said that it was child abuse. Then I learned how Stanley got caught for stealing shoes. The truth is Stanley was walking home from school after having a really bad day because they put his notebook in the toilet. When he saw a bike in the garbage he went to grab it. But then shoes fell from the sky that zero had stolen and then thrown away. Then Stanley started running and got caught with the shoes. Zero went to jail for stealing other pairs of shoes he thought was just borrowing. At the time he was little and didn't know it was stealing so then he got caught. The theme of the book is the power of friendship and the consequences of choices. There were parts of the book that were exciting, and there were parts of the book that were kind of boring. Some exciting parts are when Stanley stole the car to give Zero water and it got me excited for Stanley and Zero to get out of Camp Green Lake. Then there were some boring parts where they were just walking around. I think the characters were well made. I think the plot was very good. There are a lot of questions that will not be answered in the book holes like what happened to all the other people in Camp Green Lake.There are so many things I did not mention in this paper that are in the book, So I highly recommend it, And think it would be a great book to read. Overall, it is a good book that I will probably read again.

Louis Sachar's Holes is a beloved classic in children's literature, and for good reason. This novel is a masterclass in storytelling, combining elements of adventure, mystery, and social commentary to create an engaging and memorable narrative that appeals to readers of all ages. Initially recommended to me by an author of a writing tutorial book, Holes quickly struck a chord with its familiar yet fresh storytelling. I soon realized that I had seen the movie adaptation of Holes, which only deepened my appreciation for Sachar's original work. As the writing tutorial author suggested, this book is a treasure trove of writing techniques, making it an excellent study for aspiring writers. The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is wrongfully sent to a labor camp where he and other boys are forced to dig holes in the desert. The plot masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the history of Stanley's family curse and the mysterious outlaw Kissing Kate Barlow. Through these interwoven tales, Sachar explores themes of fate, justice, and redemption. What makes Holes particularly remarkable is its accessibility. The language is straightforward and clear, making it easy for younger readers to follow, while the depth of the narrative ensures that older readers remain engaged. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their unique quirks and backstories that add richness to the plot.

red it in two sittings, couldn't put it down. quite a bizarre premise on one hand but fascinating at the same time. No plot spoliers here, just resd it - you wont regret it.

the book was amazing, the plot was amazing, everything was amazing

Molto bello e facile da leggere. Raccomando!

Mes élèves d’anglais l’adore et après lecture on regarde le film ;)