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  Great Depth

  by Margaret Majewski

  4 months ago

  I remember having to read this book in school but not appreciating it as much as I do now. The summary on the back cover doesn't do the book justice; I feel as if there was so much more to it. It's a good story about friendship, family history, determination and justice.

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  Good book, but..

  by Hinna Memon-Hameed

  9 months ago

  A great story that engages boys and girls alike! However, I believe this book is more appropriate for grades 5-6 and not grades 7-8.

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  Humorous!

  by Louise Jolly

  14 months ago

  Story Description: Random House Children's Books | May 9, 2000 | Trade Paperback Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys'' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day, every day, digging holes: five feet wide and five feet deep. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment-and redemption. My Review: This was a cute story for kids. Stanley Yelnats is accused of stealing a pair of running shoes donated to a homeless shelter to raise money to fund the program, however, Stanley is truly innocent but the judge doesn’t believe him. He is sentenced to 18 months at Camp Green Lake where he is forced to dig holes under the blazing hot sun every single day including Saturday and Sunday. The holes must be exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. Each kid at Camp Green Lake is given a camp name and Stanley’s is ‘Caveman’. He hates digging holes and soon winds up looking for his friend ‘Zero’ after he storms out of camp into the barren lands. What they find might surprise you. All round cute story that was darkly humorous.

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  Fantastic!

  by Kristilyn @ Reading In Winter

  16 months ago

  My brother isn’t a reader. He’s older than I am and just hasn’t been taken by the loveliness of books. That’s not to say he hasn’t read anything. There are a few books that he’s read and just loved and Holes, by Louis Sachar, was one of them. It’s been a while since he read it, but the comment that he loved it stuck in my brain. When I was at a friend’s house and saw it on her shelf, I borrowed it promptly. And let it sit on my shelf for months. (I never said I was the quickest reader–my TBR pile is taller than mountains) Finally, for the Dewey 24-Hour Read-A-Thon, I decided to pick up Holes and add it to my reading list. I was not disappointed! This was my first read of the day, started at 3am, and it held my interest for the 2 hours it took to read it. It’s the story of Stanley, who is sent to an all-boys detention centre. The boys are made to dig holes all day long, 5 feet across, and five feet deep. Throughout the story it’s hard not to love Stanley. He grows so much as a character, making friends and conquering his fears. It’s a story about camaraderie and not judging people by the colour of their skin. The characters have great development and it’s hard not to cheer for Stanley and his pals in the end. Holes is a great read for children and adults alike. I also hear there’s a movie about the book–if it’s anything like the book, I’m sure it’s fantastic!

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  A BOOK YOU DO NOT WANNA MISS!!!

  by suchi junior

  2 years ago

  what a fantastic story. such a rich vocabulary and i had reading it. after every page i was just speechless. it was just- i don't even have words to describe how good it was. you do not want to miss such a thrilling adventure.

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  Absolutely great

  by steve shantha

  3 years ago

  This book is a really good book,because I never stopped reading it.This book is mostly for people who get bored at home.This book will keep you on track,and focused that you won't stop reading it.This book is about this guy names Stanley yenalts.He stole shoes from a store and went to a summer camp to dig holes.

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  This book is a sad book

  by stella yoo

  3 years ago

  there is a boy named Stanley, he was stealing a shoe from the charity, and got caugtht form the police, so Stanley ended up in a detention camp . he spent almost the rest of his days in the detention camp. it was torchure for him. eventually he gets out.

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  best book ever

  by eben e.d

  3 years ago

  holes is very interisting book about a poor by thats goes to jail then finds out about a hinden terause that he must find

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  This Book is about adventure

  by Paulo C.

  3 years ago

  When I read this book I was blown away from all th adventure Stanley Yelnats has taken with his friend Zero. This book leads to alot of questions from the story line. Holes made me laugh at some of the chapters. This book was also about friendship because Stanley helped Zero do alot of things while they were at camp green lake. They looked after each others back through out the hole book.

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  Great book

  by johnathan W

  3 years ago

  This is a great book because I love to read th book I read this book two times one in gr 6 and the other one was in gr 7 this is the best book I read

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  Amazing Book

  by Ararad N

  3 years ago

  Holes is a amazing book. It is a story that keeps yyou wondering all the time. It is a very fancinating book about a boy Named Stanley Yelnats. There are great surprices and amazing adventures. I recomend this book or any type of reader.

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  by Sandy Hutchens-Smith

  4 years ago

  I just finished reading this book to my 5 and 9 year old children and they both loved it. The book is extremely entertaining for a child and even I found it a fun adventure at time. I am hoping to watch the movie with them in the near future to help my little one understand. Regards, Sandy.

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  These holes are filled up with fun!

  by Lorraine (Book Addict)

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  4 years ago

  I read this book when I was a kid and there's also a movie. I see the movie on the disney/family channel all the time and I still love to watch it :) funny story! The book is about a boy named Stanley who is convicted of stealing (even though he is innocent), so instead of going to juvi, he chooses to attend a "camp". However, when he arrives, the camp is nothing like what he imagined. Filled with troubled boys, their activities consist of digging a hole 5 feet by 5 feet everyday to "discipline them" in the desert heat! However, Stanley and his friend Zero find out there is another reason why they are being forced to dig holes... I recommend this book to any child under the age of 14.

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  Wonderful

  by kodie glavine

  4 years ago

  this book is amazing and i love both the movie and the book i strongly recommend this book so get it and read it!

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  awesome

  by Angie Knight

  4 years ago

  This is a great book and there is a newberry award to prove it. If you have to read to a point you'll read over it. A great book for everyone to enjoy.

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  Grab a copy and dig in!

  by Peachy TO

  • Most Interesting

  4 years ago

  Calling all reluctant readers, Holes is exactly the type of story that grasps a young reader in its clutches and doesn’t let go. What more would a child ask for than a tall tale passed down through generations, defenceless criminals being held captive by evil and slave-driving authorities, the search for a missing treasure, and the heroic underdogs that save the day? Whilst enjoying the fast pace of this novel they will be taught about finding pride in accomplishment, the importance of being accountable for their actions, and their intrinsic ability to adapt to any situation. Not only an intricately woven tale with sub-plots that lead to a magical end, Holes is heavy in social commentary, as it tackles such issues as racism, poverty and bullying. Based on the exploration of these issues, as well as some violent and even fatal scenes arising from them, it’s now apparent to me why this book has been critically acclaimed. I would recommend that a parent read this story alongside their child so that they can encourage discussion and include an experienced, adult point of view. That being said, the mere broaching of these subjects to a young audience is exactly what it’s going to take to create awareness and better help our youth to conquer these problems in their adult lives. www.booksnakereviews.blogspot.com

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  A Perfect Hole

  by Evan Fortier

  5 years ago

  I like Holes because it was so exciting that I could not put it down... My favorite character is Stanley Yelnats. Because he finds out he has more money that he thinks he has. He goes from a prisoner to a billionaire . He is adventurous. I would highly recommend the book holes for ages 7 and up.

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  great kids book.

  by amanda.

  5 years ago

  teaches friendship and determination. wonderful.

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  Incredible!

  by Tory~Amulet Heart

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  5 years ago

  This is the story of a teenage boy named Stanley, a victim of bad luck due to a curse from his big-stealing ancestor. When a pair of sneakers fall from the sky, he believes it is destiny, because his father is working on an invention about recycling old shoes. People think he's stolen them and he's given two choices - JAIL or CAMP GREEN LAKE. He's from a poor family and has never been to camp before, so, obviously, he chooses CAMP GREEN LAKE. When arriving, he finds out that there isn't a lake there, and the teenagers sent there have one thing to do - dig holes. As Stanley starts his adventure at camp green lake, he meets the wacky characters - ZigZag, X-Ray, Armpit, and more. He's given a nickname, too - Caveman. Shy and quiet boy Zero - named that because they believe he's too stupid to understand anything - opens up to Stanley. Stanley teaches him to read, and discovers he's not as stupid as people think, but a very good mathematician. But one day, something happens to trigger an adventure - one that will change their lives for the better, and make Stanley realize an important fact- he's not under a curse. He - and anyone else - can be incredible if they believe they can.

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  Great

  by Maria

  5 years ago

  This story is about a boy with bad luck, and with a twist of fate he manages to survive and, finally, get lucky. This is an action-packed read!!!!!!!!!!!!!