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| Holes | 
 enlarge | Author: Louis Sachar
Creator: Kerry Beyer
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 72614
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 1
ISBN: 0739331760
EAN: 9780739331767
ASIN: 0739331760
Publication Date: May 23, 2006
Release Date: May 23, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats. Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day, every day, digging holes: five feet wide and five feet deep. It doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more than character improvement going on at Camp Green Lake. The boys are digging holes because the warden is looking for something. Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment?and redemption.
From the Paperback edition.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
Read this book to your child August 31, 2008
I read this book to my son when he was about ten. It's a fairly easy read, he could have read it himself no problem, but I am *so* glad I read it with him. This is easily the best young adult book I've read, and actually one of the best books I've read of any kind. The story is original, and heartwarming. The way various plot elements tie together in the end is very rewarding. You are guaranteed to feel good when you read this book.
My next oldest is a nine year old daughter with quite different tastes from her brother, but I look forward to reading this book to her soon, and know she will love it also.
Digging Holes is Not the Answer April 9, 2008
Holes is an easily readable, thrilling, and well-written novel about a teenage boy, Stanley Yelnats, who is sent to a juvenile center called Camp Green Lake. The campers are required to dig holes five feet wide and five feet deep every day. Stanley becomes friends with Zero. His new friend loves to dig holes. Zero does not know how to read so he and Stanley make a deal in which Zero helps Stanley dig in exchange for Stanley teaching Zero to read. Stanley's family seems to have bad luck which is the result of a curse upon his great-great grandfather. Since the adventures of the present day characters are related to events which happened to their ancestors there is much mystery and more than a few "holes." The story's climax takes place when Zero runs away and Stanley goes in search of him.
great book!!! by 11 years old mohmad sabha February 19, 2008
Holes is a book you cannot miss this winding tale of survival and friendship that never ends. The book is about a normal boy named Stanley yelnats. Who is walking down the road and then suddelnly a pair of Clyde Livingston shoes fall on his head. He thinks this is from his dad who is finding a way to recycle used shoes. So he hurrys home happy but to find cops chasing after him... I can't tell you any more you have to read the book your self and i gurentee you will really enjoy this book also if you are looking for another good book to read I reccomed you ginger pye. Hope you liked this review.
By elven year old Mohmad sabha.
Great kids book; Great Movie too! December 30, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very clever, funny and entertaining story. It manages to tell stories within stories to explain how a generations old curse is finally lifted - all without losing the reader. The movie was great, but the book was better. A MUST READ for all kids and adults!
I read hundreds of bedtime books to my kids and I would have to put this one in the top 5 of all time.
Holes of Coolness December 20, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
by Alex
This is a story about a boy named Stanley who has a mysterious curse that was placed on his family for generations, but now he has to go to Camp Green Lake or jail. Then he meets a mysterious kid named Zero. Then their mysterious past comes together. Maybe they both will die...
I think people who like adventures and comedy, together are good for this book!!!! It got 5 stars from me!!!!!!!!
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