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Summary: a tool to turn you good
Review: AHoles, holes, what are holes, are they a way to turn a juvenile delinquent into an upstanding citizen. At camp green lake this is what the warden tells them. Camp green lake is a facility for juvenile delinquents. It is out in the middle of nowhere and they have the only water for thousands of miles. Stanley yelnats a 13 year old boy is sent there because it is believed that he stole a pair of shoes. He is also there to " change". Well here is the scoop on Stanley. He is sort of overweight and without friends. He is often tormented by a bully named Derrick. He is the reason that he misses the bus. As he is walking home the problem that got him sent to Camp Green Lake. He is pretty scared that he will be going to a correctional facility. When he gets there he meets all of the "delinquents". He must dig a hole everyday. He meets Hector Zeroni A.K.A Zero. They form a strong bond although they are very different. One day Zero runs away, and Stanley must go after him. Without water he must track him down. When he finds him he and Zero must journey to the mountain to find water. On the way they discover the secrets of Camp Green Lake. To find out more about Stanley and Zero read the book Holes by Louis Sacher.
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Summary: Tight plot. Lots of sand.
Review: All events tie in together to form a delicious whole as the characters discover one page at a time the mysterious past and uncertain future of their lives. Treasure, lizards, and evil people to be conquered - this is what this novel is about. Also in a subtle way, Holes points out the evils of ignorance and racism. Great moral story, recommended for kids as well as adults.
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Summary: This was a pretty good book
Review: All have to say is that it is an ok book. If you are looking for a book to read I would read it
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Summary: awesome book!
Review: All I can said is this book is ULTIMATE book. It was the best book I've ever read, the story is simple and exciting, and words draws you an image of the settings. If you havn't so, read HOLES. I've read lot of another books written by Louis Sachar, but this one is the master piece of all. So if you are looking forward to have some fun while reading, get this book and read it for 24 hours.
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Summary: there is something about this book....?
Review: All I can say is, take notes as you read this book. Stanley goes to Camp Green Lake for stealing the shoes of a famous baseball player. He digs a hole every day. He also uncovers a family secret...however, you yourself must figure out the secret. So take notes or you'll be lost. I haven't even figured it out myself yet.
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Summary: How could it be better?
Review: All I have to say is that this book is great
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Summary: Destined to be a classic!
Review: Almost from page one, I couldn't put it down. Louis Sachar has written a wonderful story about a group of young boys with checkered track-records (and wierd names), and how they've pulled together through ultra-tough times in a dry, hot Texas detention camp for boys--where their punishment is to dig a hole 5 feet deep, 5 feet in diameter every single day. Mr. Sachar then adds a unique twist by tracing the lives and times of several of the main characters' ancestors (as well as a history of the camp), and how their actions and decisions help decide the fate of the camp and at least one of the boys who have been put there. Check it out!
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Summary: Holes
Review: ALright I read this book in 5 grade. SO it's been a while but I think I can recall most of the details. except for the names. hehe. anyway this Is a great book I do Recall that It is a hard book anmd not for readers who can't stay focused on books that sometimes get boring. I enjoyed this book a lot and have found that if U want a great adventure story with bonding And with out dogs. you should certainly give this boook a try
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Summary: Li-chia-wei
Review: Although I'm a Chinese,I still can read it!And this book is more fun than I thought.It not just a story you know,it also talk about friendship,and love.I hope everyone can read this book sometioms,you will find it is really a image story you've ever read!
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Summary: Shawshank Redemption for teens?
Review: Although I'm outside the demographic for Louis Sachar's "Holes," I really enjoyed this book. It's a well-paced page-turner that will have you waiting for the next twist.
The basic premise is that unlucky, possibly cursed, Stanley Yelnats, is sentenced to juvenile correction at Camp Green Lake after a pair of shoes falls out of the sky and hits him on the head. Camp Green Lake turns out to be a huge desert, and at the work camp, he and the other kids are forced to dig a hole each day, five feet deep and five feet in diameter. Oh, and since they're in Texas, there are tarantulas, scorpions and the dreaded spotted yellow lizards.
The modern story with the young teens alternates with that of Stanley's Latvian ancestor, Elya, who was cursed by Madama Zeroni for failing to fulfill a promise. There's also the tale of the bandit, "Kissin" Kate Barlow, who was originally a schoolteacher that fell in love with Sam, the onion farmer who happened to be of a different race than her.
Of course, we want to know why the kids have to dig these holes and how all of the various elements will be tied together and why the Warden is so obsessed with this place. I won't give away any spoilers here.The story, while humorous, also features some dark sides, such as the prejudice of the original inhabitants of Green Lake. There are also moments of tension and cruelty between the various "campers" that would probably be typical of teens in this situation.
The villains are larger than life, the dastardly Mr. Sir and the flame-haired Warden, which suits a book for this age group. Sachar succeeds in blending the teenage incarceration story with the various tall tale elements in a fascinating story of coincidence, magical destiny and redemption.
Both Stanley and fellow camper Zero undergo growth, so there is character development as well.
There's also a feature length film, which follows the story fairly closely.
I recommend this book, as well as the film, and would read it again. I'm holding on to my copy to give my son when he's old enough to read it.
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