Author: Louis Sachar
Genre: Newbery Novel
Grade level: 5+
Award: Newbery Medal
Holes tells a story of a boy named Stanley Yelnats who is cursed with bad luck that send him to a juvenile detention center called Camp Green Lake for a crime he did not commit. There the boys are forced to dig holes in search of buried treasure. In the end, Stanley finds the treasure which lifts the curse of bad luck off of his family.
There are no illustrations in the novel because this book was created for the older reader. The author does an amazing job of painting pictures in the minds of the readers by the use of imagery and detailed texts. The book is so well-written that it has even been made into a movie that perfectly reflects the book itself.
This is a great read for readers of any age, but is most intended for ages ten and up. It most interests children of this age because the main character is fourteen, which is right around there age. It tells a great story with a message of friendship, family, and loyalty. This book is read in many middle schools and is the topic of many book reports.
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