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Holes by Louis Sachar

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By Louis Sachar

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Stanley Yelnats’ family has a history of bad luck going back generations, so he is not too surprised when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre. Nor is he very surprised when he is told that his daily labour at the camp is to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, and report anything that he finds in that hole. The warden claims that it is character building, but this is a lie and Stanley must dig up the truth. In this wonderfully inventive, compelling novel that is both serious and funny, Louis Sachar has created a masterpiece that will leave all readers amazed and delighted by the author’s narrative flair and brilliantly handled plot.

Reviews

19 Aug 2026

Gripping tale of intrigue and mystery

04 Aug 2026

This is a great book, and I would recommend this to my friends. My teacher also read this as class story to us and I loved it! I hope lots of other people do to.

30 Jul 2026

The lizards seem a bit scary!

26 Jul 2026

Good

21 Jul 2026

Very nice the ending was a great twist .I loved the description of Stanley digging the holes.

20 Jul 2026

I really like this book, I like the flash backs. funny and serious bits, sad and happy bits.

10 Jul 2026

this book was... different than some thing I would choose to read but I actually really liked it in the end.

10 Jul 2026

i love it

07 Jul 2026

it was good

06 Jul 2026

this is a book i like the part where stanley is on the bus to camp green lake

29 Jun 2026

inspirng

25 Jun 2026

quietreader

This is a great book for reluctant readers, especially boys. It also needs a teacher to read aloud with character animation - this then makes it truly gripping, what with its many twists , turns and plot twists.
There are so many reading and writing assessments that can be done with this book and perfect for the summer term - for if it's hot then they may be able to relate to the relentless heat the characters endure.
This would appeal to students who always seem to be 'in the wrong place at the wrong time'!

10 Jun 2026

I didn't really understand it...

12 Jan 2026

i realy like all the links with the song and zero

13 Dec 2025

I thought it was one of the best books I have ever read, with twists and turns around every corner. I was especially interested in who's mysterious suitcase it was (but no spoilers!).

02 Oct 2025

I love this book. Lots of emotions and themes covered in this story with some light moments as well.

18 Aug 2025

I liked all of the characters. It took me 4 days to read the book.

09 Aug 2025

Stanley is a hero

31 Jul 2025

I loved this book. Like i am in love with it . it is my favourite book on earth i even had to watch the real movie .I also love how standly's name spelt backwards is his last name yldnats.

30 Dec 2024

Great!

10 Dec 2024

It was funny book
My favourite character zero

09 Dec 2024

This is so nice

08 Sep 2024

Unfortunately, we don't have this book on our school reading spine as they read it at our linked high school in Year 7. However, I had heard so much about this book, that I wanted to read it. The hype did not disappoint. I devoured this book in a day.

01 Sep 2024

It was an amazing book that would make me always want to read more!

24 Aug 2024

Great storyline

20 Aug 2024

My favourite character was Zero because he ran away

11 Aug 2024

Loved this book and I know my class will really enjoy the read in the Autumn term.
It appeals to upper primary students with a mix of outstanding characters, the dialogue and the continuing threat throughout the book. Loved it

08 Aug 2024

This book was a fiction and the reason I liked this book was because it was about friendship and they had their back for each other. I would recommend this book

05 Aug 2024

Really good book.

25 Jul 2024

Very interesting, there is a large backstory in this.

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