Synopsis
The iconic, multi-million bestselling novel, in a 25th anniversary edition with exclusive new material inside. An unmissable modern classic.
Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake) he is not surprised. Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it’s character building, but this is a lie. It’s up to Stanley to dig up the truth.
A masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing.
New 25th anniversary edition includes exclusive material from author Louis Sachar, a foreword from acclaimed author Phil Earle and brilliant readers' notes from Scott Evans (The Reader Teacher).
Publisher information
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- ISBN: 9781408865231
- Number of pages: 272
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
- Weight: 200g
- Languages: English
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Bookberry
This book is a really good read about a boy who gets sent to a camp to get his life straight. At the camp as punishment the boys have to dig holes, hence t... READ MORE
Holes review
Holes is a book set in a juvenille detention camp in the middle of a
desert. A boy called Stanley Yelnats finds himself here after he was
accused of a crim... READ MORE
Wales
I loved this book and have read it both in school and at home.
Holes by Louis Sachar
Stanley Yelnats (the 4th) has bad luck. His great great grandfather made a life changing mistake, his actions inflicting the future generations of his fam... READ MORE
Holes by Louis Sachar
Holes by Louis Sachar
I read this with my English class and found myself excitedly reading ahead of my classmates. With tense situations and unexpected tur... READ MORE
Holes by Louis Sachar
‘Holes’ By Louis Sachar
Holes by Louis Sachar is a book that narrates the development of a mis-understood boy named Stanley Yelnats. Stanley is definitely... READ MORE
i'm torn
To be honest with you I love the book but it does become quite confusing! Everyones related to pratically everyone else and if Stanley were here now he'd b... READ MORE
Holes by Louis Sachar
In my opinion this book was pretty good although at some point they had two story's going at the same time, these parts of the book weren't difficult to fo... READ MORE
Holes is a children s novel written by Louis Sachar. I found that this book was different from most other books and quite gripping. This is because a lot o... READ MORE
The tale that intrigues,a gripping page-turner
If you want to read a book that involves friendship, loyalty, betrayal and growing up, 'Holes' would be ideal.This book is a gripping read written by Louis... READ MORE
Holes
I enjoy this book as it was a gripping experience for the reader.storyline gave clues as to what was going to happen next, in relation to the main characte... READ MORE
HOLES
We are reading this book as a class at Moray Steiner School.
I loved this book start to finish . I recommend this book to both children and adults .
page-turner, captivating, "no girl scout camp".
Holes is a book that displays friendship and bad decisions, and how they can often 'save peoples life'. From the first page the book had me asking question... READ MORE
Holes
Its slow at times but once the story gets going you can never stop reading until you reach the end! Another amazing book by the talented Louis Sachar
Holes book review
Holes is an interesting book that follows Stanley Yelnats as he grows at learns at Camp Green Lake.
Camp Green Lake is a camp for bad boys and after an unf... READ MORE
School Homework
Holes
by Louis Sachar
"Mixed experiences"
Holes is written by award winning author Louis Sachar, narrated in 3rd person. Story unfolds of Stanley Yelnats ... READ MORE
Holes
After you get into the book, it really is a fasinating story of friendship, full of descriptions and imagery of what it was really like. Reading the book, ... READ MORE
Brilliant plot, totally unpredictable and loved it
Reviewed by my 10-year old son: Brilliant book explains everything. Quick chapters which contain lots of action help you into the story easily. There are t... READ MORE
Holes
an excellent book by the talented louis sachar!!! =0P
Wholly BRILLIANT
Gripping story for pre-teens, teenagers and adults alike. Stanley Yelnats finds himself in a detention unit for boys in the middle of a desert, digging a h... READ MORE
holes review
Holes is written by Louis Sachar, an American author. The story is about Stanley Yelnats IV who was sent to camp green lake where he befriends Zero. This i... READ MORE
........ You fill in the holes yourself ..........
This Book is AMAZING!!!!!!!!
I've seen the film many times and read the book two - three times at school but overall it's great!!!
I've read it so many tim... READ MORE
a GOOD american book?!
holes was (and is) one of my favourite books of all time because, unlike other american authors, louis sachar keeps it simple. the characters are brill, th... READ MORE
Holes
Holes is a great read. Absoloutely fantastic! its definitely the best book i've ever read. 10/10 rating
Gripping, exciting, page-turner of a novel
‘Holes’ by Louis Sacher
The book ‘Holes’ is an amazing novel; it’s a book about trust, friendship and making tough decisions. All of these relate to the ma... READ MORE
I found this book hard to put down
I found this book hard to put down, its use of escapism helps to lift the weight off the readers shoulders and to put themselves into gentle Stanley’s shoe... READ MORE
A hole full of imagination!
''Deeds and adventures,
wit and dedication,
truly a book worth reading.''
Friendship and fate
I love both the book and the film and have done since I was a child.
Its an amazing book of friendship and how fate brings you together.
Brilliant book ... READ MORE
Absolutely wonderful!
This a FABULOUS novel, full of adventure and emotion and humour, and the most BRILLIANT plotting. The way Louis Sachar brings all the characters and situat... READ MORE
*mwah*
i haven’t read it in a while BUT i do love this book with my full heart. the characters are written in a way that makes you love them or hate them but most... READ MORE
Amazing
This has been one of my favourite books ever since I was 9 or 10 years old. I'm 13 now and it's still one of the best books I think I've ever read.
The c... READ MORE
Absolutely Brilliant!
The story is well-thought out, and grips you from the beginning to the end. And the idea was even better! I didn’t give five stars, just because some minor... READ MORE
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