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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Summary: Holes
Review: Loius Sachar's "Holes," I think, is a "good book." The reason why I liked this book was because it was very easy and fast reading. I read this book in one sitting and was happy because I am not a big reader. This book is about Stanley Yelnats and his adventure at "Camp Green Lake." His adventure begins when he is framed for stealing Clyde Livingston's shoes. His punishment is to go to a corectional camp for boys which is at "Camp Green Lake." The camp's objective is to have the boys come to a understanding of being a better person in society by digging a five foot deep by five foot wide hole a day. The boys digging these holes believes that they are digging for discipline but in reality they are digging for the sake of the warden. The warden has them dig the holes because she knows that there is a buried treasure there. The book ends up with an interesting twist that you will have to read to find out. I liked this book a lot. Louis Sachar does a great job in keeping his readers interest. He does this by reflecting back to events that happen to Stanley's great great grandfathers life. This book is for readers ten years of age and up. The backflashes in the book do make it a harder read but you'll quite enjoy it.
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Summary: Holes
Review: Look at that hole its 5 ft. deep and 5 ft. wide. How did that hole get there? Read Holes to find out. There was a lot of thinking involved. When you finish the book, look for connections throughout the book, such as Stanley Yelnats is spelled backwards as of frontward. Always remember, don't steal a pig from a one legged gypsy.
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