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Holes

129 Ratings: 3.4
1998 novel by Louis Sachar

   Holes (novel) Holes (1998) is a Newbery Medal-winning novel by Louis Sachar. It was adapted into a screenplay for the 2003 film by Walt Disney Pictures which was a critical and commercial success, and starred Shia LeBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, … see full wiki

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Author: Louis Sachar
Genre: YA
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
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review by . March 02, 2008
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Very well done "kids" book, although certainly not beneath the level of any good novel.    Ending seemed a bit abrupt, but overall good action, dialog, humor, story, pacing. Might even make a good movie (Holes (Widescreen Edition)
review by . June 28, 2010
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Holes, by Louis Sachar, is an extremely satisfying read – and, unless I’m in charge of handing out the John Newberry Medal for “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children,” (and for the record, I’m not), I’m certainly not the only person to think so.      For those who haven’t read the work or seen its movie adaptation, Holes follows the story of a poor and overweight boy named Stanley Yelnats who lacks confidence, …
review by . July 13, 2010
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I'm having one of my sixth grade students read (and then watch) Holes as a summer project. I think it's a great book, especially for students in the middle grades. There are valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and the impact of racism to be found in Holes. Though the delivery of these messages may be a bit too heavy-handed for adult readers, it is perfect for young readers just setting sail into the waters of literature.     
review by . July 05, 2010
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I first read this book as a requirement for a class I was taking in college.  However, little did I know it would become my favorite book.      As a child, I read Sachar’s “Sideway Stories from Wayside School.” It was one of my favorites and as an adult I read “Holes” and was blown away.  I did not even realize it was the same author I loved as a child.  It a great example of a modern day fairytale with important lessons for life for …
review by . July 12, 2010
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When I was in 5th grade in elementary school, this book was new and our librarian read it to us.  I couldn't wait until our once a week library class so I could hear what would happen next.  It's the story of a boy from an unlucky family who must dig holes at a camp as retribution for a crime he didn't do.  The desert where they're digging has a history of its own.  At the camp he meets friends and learns a lot about the importance of family and friendship.  …
review by . July 03, 2010
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This book is such a wonderful family reading book.  It has a lot about friendship and family in the story.  It teaches you that although life can throw you some lemons karma comes back at you.  The book has a lot of great characters and each one has a lesson that teach us like stanley helping zero to read or zero taking the truck but in the end the bad guys got caught for running the camp so horrbily and the suitcase was full of bonds that stanley shared with zero so he could find …
Quick Tip by . August 08, 2010
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Fantastically multi-threaded young-adult fiction. Gotta love the foreshadowing and the tight, multilayered essence of this narrative.
Quick Tip by . July 17, 2010
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This is so artfully constructed and fun. I love how Sachar weaves together multiple story lines to create a fun adventure.
Quick Tip by . July 12, 2010
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A great book for all ages of people. Tells a great story of family ties and integrity. Very funny and heartwarming.
Quick Tip by . July 09, 2010
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This was a really good read. It was one of my requirements in middle school to read it,and i'm glad i did.
Quick Tip by . July 06, 2010
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i think last time i read this was in 4th grade. or somewhere in elementary. but i still remember it and most of the details because of the movie. a story of destiny, and honestly, great coincidence. unless you believe in fate bringing two people together. but how else would two people whos family had "magical" history together would end up going to the same place and becoming best friends. id hate to be shoveling all those holes in this heat though.
Quick Tip by . July 04, 2010
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This book is great! It's like a big puzzle, with all the pieces fitting into place in interesting ways.
Quick Tip by . July 02, 2010
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easy read
review by . July 01, 2010
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This is a fun, lighthearted easy read.  It is for children but can be enjoyed by people of all ages.  The story is easy to follow and heartwarming.  You feel for the boys as they dig their holes in the sweltering heat.  You can feel their pain and laugh right along with them.  There is an interesting side story that is intertwined within the book.  It is interesting how it affects the overall plot of the book.  I would recommend this book in  heartbeat.  …
Quick Tip by . June 30, 2010
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Stanley Yelnats!
Quick Tip by . June 30, 2010
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love this!
review by . April 08, 2009
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I read this book a while ago and found it oddly intriguing. The ending was singularly implausible, but by then I loved the characters so much I would excuse anything. Sachar creates a delightful world of accident, intrigue and hidden secrets, and peoples it with such recognizable, sympathetic characters in the boys that the reader suspends disbelief in favor of pure enjoyment. I really loved this book. I loved the insights into real people, blended into imaginary lives. And I loved the spirit of …
review by . August 31, 2002
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This book was recommended to me by about 100 different 3rd-7th graders. As someone who is interesting in what youth are reading, I asked kids I taught and counseled at camp if there were any books they thought I should read. HOLES always was mentioned. I now understand why.HOLES is the story about Stanley Yelnats IV. Stanley's family is not very wealthy and Stanley's father is an inventor who works with old sneakers. Stanley is convicted of stealing a pair of shoes worn by a famous baseball player …
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