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5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, Oct 7 2009
This review is from: Holes (Hardcover)
HOLES was first released over a decade ago, so I have no excuse for not joining the masses in reading it before now. But, I kept telling myself, it's about boys digging holes. What's interesting about that?

So years passed.

When the anniversary edition, complete with its Newbery-medal-bearing jacket, caught my eye, I decided it was time to see what all the hype was about. After all, clearly the book was good enough to be made into a movie starring some of my favorite actors (Jon Voigt, Henry Winkler, Sigourney Weaver, and a young Shia LaBeouf), so it had to be good, right?

Thankfully, this (admittedly flawed) line of reasoning didn't fail me. The book met and exceeded my expectations.

A weak but loveable main character named Stanley Yelnats (a clever anagram, no?) leads readers through the main plot. The story is about an adolescent boy sent to a reform camp, where he must dig one grave-sized hole each day as punishment for a crime we're led to believe he did not commit.

As I suspected, this plot is no fun. But don't let that fool you! The book itself is chalk full of fun...and it doesn't take long for it to enter the story.

A master at suspending disbelief, Sachar weaves together several storylines as he takes us back through Yelnats family history and ties it to the history of Kissin' Kate Barlow, one of the most notorious outlaws in the West. Without revealing too much, and yet dropping enough clues for readers to piece the puzzle together as they go, Sachar unveils each story as a stand-alone piece while keeping firm footing in the main story.

One character after another dances through the book and wins over readers with a sympathetic story of his or her own. Luckily, Sachar makes it easy to fall in love with even the most backward-seeming character. No one's life is easy and everyone wants his or her story told.

Amazingly, this is accomplished in one reasonably short, action-packed book that more than earned every award piled upon it.

I highly recommend picking this one up anytime!

Reviewed by: Julie M. Prince
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5.0 out of 5 stars What Stanley Learned in Camp Green Lake, Feb 25 2009
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This review is from: Holes (Paperback)
Stanley got sent to Camp Green Lake, where the juvenile criminals lived to dig holes in the middle of the desert. However, I suppose he learned a whole bunch of things, esp. the friendship with the other kids. I was really moved by the story about Zero and Stanley. At first, Zero tended to be introverted and nobody seemed to care about him at all. But as Zero became interested in Stanley, both of them gradually became friendly with each other. Stanley helped Zero get over his illiteracy, while Zero helped Stanley dig holes. They couldn't have been through such a precious time if they had been in jail.

Eventually Stanley was found innocent and he could be released from Camp Green Lake and so was Zero. Though the kids had experienced a lot of hardships in Camp Green Lake, I guess their friendships in there must have been unforgettable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best, Nov 8 2008
By N. Manning (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holes (Paperback)
Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake after being convicted of a crime he did not commit. At Green Lake, the inmates must dig a 5ft (in every direction) hole each and every day. It is here at this unlikely place that Stanley meets his destiny. This was such a wonderful story! I can't believe I waited so long to read it. All the characters (especially Stanley and the other boys) were so interesting and I loved the flashbacks that brought Stanley's heritage together with his present and ultimately his destiny. An unusual tale with a heartwarming ending. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This book was good
Holes is a story,within a story,within a story,within a story.Sachar's style makes you think of many ideas and wonders. Read more
Published on Oct 11 2007 by Dave Redding

5.0 out of 5 stars holes book review
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Do you like digging holes? Well you won't after reading this book.
Holes is a great book about a boy named Stanley who gets blamed for... Read more
Published on Mar 16 2007 by kobekc

4.0 out of 5 stars My Holes Book Review

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Have you ever dug a hole, five-feet deep and five-feet wide? If you think that is easy, do that everyday! Read more
Published on Mar 13 2007 by Clara :)

4.0 out of 5 stars Holes
I saw the movie and loved it so much that I wished that I had read the book. I watched the movie, Holes, with my sister and two nephews. Read more
Published on Sep 12 2006 by Brian A.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dig It up Them Holes
Holes is a book by Louis Sachar, this book is a fiction book. The setting takes place at Camp Green Lake in present day. Read more
Published on April 3 2006 by Joey

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for all readers -- by CM
This book is about Stanley Yelnats. Stanley was committed to jail for stealing something he didn't steal. Read more
Published on April 14 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic....
Holes is one of my favorite books...Stanley Yelnats...man youll feel bad for this poor guy.

The characters in this book are great...and so funny. Read more

Published on July 20 2004 by Robert evans

4.0 out of 5 stars Saw the movie first
I made the mistake of seeing the movie before reading the book. The book is good but the movie is better. I think if I had read the book first it may have been a better choice.
Published on July 20 2004 by Yuri F

5.0 out of 5 stars HOLES ROCKS
holes is GREAT!!! the funny thing in this book is when stanly always blames his great great pig-stealing grandfather.i would not like to go to camp green lake. it was torture. Read more
Published on July 15 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Holes
Holes is a good book . It is the best. If you start reading you must finish it. The author of the book is Louis Sachar.Ithink this book was the best . Read Holes it is the best!
Published on July 15 2004

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