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"Holes" by Louis Sachar is an exciting story about a boy named Stanley Yelnats who finds himself in a tough spot at a place called Camp Green Lake, where he and other boys have to dig holes in the desert. It's a tale filled with surprises and interesting characters, showing how Stanley faces challenges and learns important lessons about friendship and fairness. This book is great for students because it's easy to get into and has lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked. Teachers can use it to talk about important stuff like how we treat others and what it means to do the right thing, while also helping students practice reading and thinking carefully about what they've read. Is contained inHas the adaptationHas as a student's study guideHas as a teacher's guideAwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
As further evidence of his family's bad fortune which they attribute to a curse on a distant relative, Stanley Yelnats is sent to a hellish correctional camp in the Texas desert where he finds his first real friend, a treasure, and a new sense of himself. No library descriptions found.
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The beginning is very grounded and makes you get easily into the story, and once the more far-fetched, fairy-tale-like elements start you easily accept them because you are already invested in the characters. The story ties all the narrative lines beautifully, making this one of the greatest YA stories for boys. This is one of those books that you can hand to a reluctant reader, confident that he'll enjoy it. ( )