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Holes

Holes

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I love it, my brother loves it, my friend loves it...
Review: Just as I said, this book is a great tale of humor, imagination, and can even be kind of suspencful at times. I loved it so much, that I started reading a chapter or so to my little brother every night. It got to the point where he was begging me to read it to him whenever I had time. My point is, it appeals to all audiences, and is definately something for everyone. Read it, and I can assure you that you won't be disapointed.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Harry potter phenoma!!!!!
Review: Just like Harry Potter this book will make kids read, it will be entertaining and exciting to adults, and it's mix of several intertwined stories will make you feel warm in your tummy. Enter Holes, one of the best young adult books created. The characters are vividly detailed, each one of them holds their own, character development is such a quintissential part of this book.

THe more adult approach to make a main plot with sub plots was a good idea, the ending which connected them made you feel like you were the hero.

Every time I listen or read it, it gets better, understanding more and apreciating the fine points of writing that louis sachar has given us! It's spectacular.

If you know how to read, buy it, with all due speed.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Holes
Review: Just recently my library science calss at T.T.U had the opportunity to read this book as a part of our study of young adult writtings. At first I was extremely skeptical about reading this book because of its intended audience, but after we got into it I enjoyed every line.
The characters were thouroughly enjoyable and at the same time believeable. I want to be very carefull as not to give any thing away about this book, because I don't want to ruin any moment that takes place. But I also found it very interesting how the author used multiple story lines then tied them all together at the end. to wrap this review up, Louis Sachar uses a wonderful cast of characters to pass along this very creative and humorous story. I would recommend it to any teen, even those who are'nt to thrilled about reading

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Holes
Review: Knowing that you were innocence for a crime that that was done doesn't always mean your innocence. Well Stanley Yelnats knew better when a pair of shoes literally fell on his head. After he was convicted of stealing a pair of shoes that belong to Clyde Livingston all just went downhill from there, thanks to his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great grandfather. As for Stanley, the judge gave him a choice of either going to Jail or CAMP GREEN LAKE, a place that is beyond nightmare and hell combined. When Stanley arrived he wondered why are there many holes? As he met Mr. Sir he was told that all the boys are building character from digging holes but like wise the kids weren't digging to build character, but in fact they were digging for something else.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Book
Review: Last school year I checked this book out from my school library and after the first fifty pages I decided the book was stupid and I gave up on it. Well now about 6 months later I checked the book out from my local library and it was fantastic. I couldn't help myself from reading into the night.

The story follows Stanley as he is accused if stealing sneakers and is sent to Camp Green Lake. It's not a camp. There is no lake. Each "camper" has to dig a hole everyday becasue it builds character according to Mr. Sir and the Warden. With flasbacks from 110 years back this book has great leads toward the plot. This book does not want to be missed by any fan of Louis Sachar! Read it now!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A teacher's viewpoint
Review: Last year, I had an extremely difficult group of 7th grade readers. They scoffed at the traditional books and rarely read on their own. Homework was not in their vocabulary. So I began reading to them. First I read the required books, but they did not grab their attention. Then I read Louis Sachar's Holes. What a captivating read that is - deserving of its Newbery status. I couldn't get through an entire chapter without having a good discussion directly related to the book. When it ended, they wanted to read it again (imagine that!) so they could see how the author built in the foreshadowing and wove the plot throughout the book. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has a difficult group of students that needs to be turned on to books.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Holes-amazingly good
Review: Life for Stanley Yelnats isnot easy. He was walking along one day when all of a sudden, a pair of shoes fell from the sky. Stanley had to go to court because someone found him with the shoes. Even though Stanley told them the truth about the shoes, no one believed him. The shoes belonged to some famous person. Stanley didn't know this and he was found guilty. For his punishment, the judge told him that he would have to go to Camp Green Lake. Camp Green Lake is a place where children go if they have done something bad. When Stanley got to the camp, he asked, "Where's the lake?" Everyone laughed. There was no lake at Camp Green Lake. Was there one before? Everyday the kids have to dig a hole that is exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. Why? Is the warden looking for something? Will Stanley ever get out of Camp Green Lake? Why is there no lake? You'll have to read the book to find out.
I recommend Holes to any one that likes a darkly humorous book of crime. There are some funny parts in the book, and it has many different kinds of characters. I loved this book. Even though it's fiction, I think that it teaches to keep on trying. I think this book teaches you that lesson because Stanley kept on trying to figure out what was going on and he kept on trying to escape. I also think this book tells you to stand up for yourself. I think this because Stanley told the truth and even though he had to go to Camp Green Lake he still kept on saying that he was innocent. Why? I think that he did this because he was brave. He was brave because he wasn't scared of being punished even more when they didn't believe him. This is my favorite book and I hope it will be yours too.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Many Layers
Review: Like the onions which are an integral part of the plot, `Holes`has many layers. I have read this book four times, and am currently reading it to my class. Every time I read this captivating book, I discover a new detail, unearth a new `layer`that I missed on a previous reading. My students love this novel, and I especially recommend it for reluctant readers.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Well written & Well performed
Review: Listening to this audiobook as a writer in training and just a person wanting to be entertained I was blown away. The descriptions are as sparce as the desert of Camp Green Lake, but there is no description that doesn't count. Every detail worth remembering is brought to life with just enough description to give you an intriguing picture and let your imagination fill in the rest.
It's a beautiful tale that's easier to get through than a Harry Potter book, but just as rewarding.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This was very amusing and well written.
Review: Lois sachar combines Jumping Fences and Help Me in a fantastic story of a young boy who gets sent to a Camp where he has o dig holes. I really reccomend this book.


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