Rating:  Summary: Why should kids have all the enjoyment? Review: This book was recommended to me by a librarian. I like everything about the book - characterization, multiple plot lines that come together, imagery, and lessons about a wide variety of subjects. It also assumes intelligence in the reader, and that the reader will keep things in mind. A satisfying ending completes the many pleasures of this book.
Rating:  Summary: There's Something Below the Surface. Review: This book was recommended to me by about 100 different 3rd-7th graders. As someone who is interesting in what youth are reading, I asked kids I taught and counseled at camp if there were any books they thought I should read. HOLES always was mentioned. I now understand why.HOLES is the story about Stanley Yelnats IV. Stanley's family is not very wealthy and Stanley's father is an inventor who works with old sneakers. Stanley is convicted of stealing a pair of shoes worn by a famous baseball player that were going to be auctioned off for a children's home. Stanley is sentenced to work at Camp Green Lake, a place that is neither a camp, green, nor a lake. Every day the "campers" have to dig a five foot by five foot by five foot hole. While at Camp Green Lake, Stanley befriends another boy, Hector Zeroni. The boys' lives quickly become intwined as events of the story unfold. HOLES is an exciting book and rather well written. Much of the story reminded me of the movie COOL HAND LUKE and Stanley is in many ways just like Cool Hand Luke. However, the story is also greatly different from that wonderful movie, especially how HOLES constantly weaves together two seemingly different stories from two different time periods; an element that made me enjoy the story that much more. Overall, an intriguing book filled with twists and turns that children love and that adults will enjoy, too.
Rating:  Summary: This is a wonderful book Review: This book was so great I couldn't put it down! I read it all in one night. It is jam packed with entertainment from the first page to the last!! Read this book I gurentee you'll love it
Rating:  Summary: Absolutely AWESOME!!! Review: This book was so totally GOOD! My friend told me about it 'cause her class was reading it, and she said it was really good, so I bought it, and she was right! My new fave book! Plus, it is one of the first books that has a movie that does not have many variations from the book. If you have not read the book, read it, then go see the movie!
Rating:  Summary: One of the most wonderful books I've ever read! Review: This book was so well written! I read it aloud to my class, & they were mezmerized. They would beg me to not stop reading each day. The inter-woving of several stories kept the excitement alive. The relationship between two of the main characters really touched my heart. The committment to one another's freedom & well-being was refreshing. I'm recommending to children and adults alike!
Rating:  Summary: Awesommmm! Couldn't put is down! Review: This book was super duper great! If I was a teacher I wouldd tell my students and say, "Read this book." I couldn't put it down!. This book have short chapters and it was more easily to read, because I love reading book with short chapters. Mr. Sachar please don't stop writing.
Rating:  Summary: wont be disappointed Review: This book was terrific based on a juvenile camp it seems to bring out friendships n truth this was a wonderful book n i encourage u all to read it the boys face troubles n r in the search for treasure while they dig holes in a dessert that used to be a great lake a wonderful story which includes a weird twist that u will enjoy
Rating:  Summary: Absolutely Intrigeing Review: this book was the best book i had read in a long while and would recomend it to anyone. even though i have read others, this is the best!
Rating:  Summary: GREAT! I have 0 complaints Review: This book was the best I've read all year.Louis Sachar(my favorite author)made it hilarious and interesting.Once I had started it,it was impossible to put down.I recommend this book highly.
Rating:  Summary: GREAT! Review: THIS BOOK WAS THE GREATEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!
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