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Summary: holes by Tyler Carlile and Jeremy Swickey
Review: The novel holes is an interesting book about two boys named Stanley and Zero. First, Stanley is arrested for stealing shoes.
Second, he digs holes. Third, Stanley and Zero run away. Fourth,
Stanley finds Zero. There are many things that were belevable. They are Stanley, Mr.Sir, and Zero. The first person I thought was believable because they told about his heritage. The second person I thought was real was Mr. Sir. I thought he was believable because he is mean ,like alot of people in the world. The third person I thought was real becaus he has had a rough life, like many people. I think the people are real because they have had rough and exciting lives. Like many after people, these people had played good rules in this book holes. The reason I like this book is because it was very interesting. I think other people shoud read it.
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Summary: Two Great Stories in One
Review: The pace of this book was perfect for young readers. I was impressed by Sachar's skill in using parallel story lines in a way that was interesting, complex, yet easily followed even by less experienced readers. I found the story especially appealing because the main character, Stanley, is easily imagined. He is overweight and not especially popular. Sachar does a good job of identifying Stanley as an outsider with whom most kids will identify without dwelling on the reasons for this. Stanley's unfortunate situation is truly beyond his control, but the choices he makes in the book allow him to change the course of events and teach some lessons about character.
Camp Green Lake and the circumstances that surround Stanley are contemporary and fairly realistic. However, some fantastic elements come in the form of a parallel story that is presented to the reader about Kissin' Kate Barlow and the way things were years ago at the camp Stanley now attends. The book switches between the two times artfully and each storyline contributes to and forms a smooth transition to the other.
Readers are given opportunity to practice making predictions and connections within the book. I found reading this book to be very enjoyable, and was more than satisfied at the end when Sachar neatly fills in most of the "holes" I was not able to alone.
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Summary: pat review
Review: The part that I did not like was when stanley was falsely accussed of stealing the pair of shoes. I felt this was unjust and unfair anhd it shows how our society will somtimes blame others brfore finding out all of the facts. However, I would highly recommend the book since it has great plot twists and keeps the reader riveted.
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Summary: Holes
Review: The part that I liked was when Zero smacked mom with the shovel. The other part was when Stanley stole the
truck of mr.sir and stanley was going fast and he fell into a hole. Great book and movie. A must read and see!!!!
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Summary: A good book, but the Newbery?
Review: The plot is clever and the characters are likeable, but this book does not have the depth of Out of the Dust, or The Giver. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to just about any reader. However, I think the Newbery committee missed the mark.
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Summary: Holes By Louis Sachar
Review: The plot of Holes is realistic. I think it is realistic becausestolen shoes could land in front of you like it happend to the main character Caveman who picked them up and got arrested because they thought he stole them. Nowadays if you steal something you would either be sent to jail or sent to a juvenial correction facility. Those were two choices Caveman got, the other was to go to Camp Greenlake. He chose Camp Greenlake. The following sentences are the only part in Holes that I dont think is realistic. Most people would think that Camp Greenlake would be full of cool water where you could swim, surrounded by green grass and trees. With comfy bunks to sleep on At least thats what Caveman thought. But insted of a lake full of water there is an old dried up lake. There isnt any grass and only two trees. The bunks are lumpy and smell really bad. But the worst thing is that he has to dig one hole a day exactly five feet deep and five feet wide. I dont think this is realistic because in the book a when a teachers lover is killed she curses the lake and it hasn't rained since. I loved this book because it is full of comedy and I would recommend this book to anyone. I will give this book five stars.
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Summary: This was the best book I've ever read
Review: The plot was so cool. It was neat at the end when everything was kind of tied it a little box with a bow tie. I simply loved the way the book went back and forth fom the past to the present.
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Summary: Not my Type= 4 1/2 stars
Review: The pretty Newburry medal on the front cover signifies that this book is the best book published that year. It propably is. Here is the synopsis:
A boy is charged with steeling a charitable shoe from a showcase. He is prosecuted and found guilty. He is sentenced to spend time in a boot camp-like atmosphere, where the next day has nothing to offer. The reason this is is because all inmates must dig a hole 5 feet in diameter and depth. The Mr. Sir is very intolerant with the inmates (who are by the way all children). Why do they have to dig holes though in such a arid, desert-like place. Read to find out. I give this story 4 and 1/2 stars. The reason probably is because it isn't my kind of story. Sure a story about holes sounds really stupid, like I thought, but I found it almost outstanding. If you like fiction, then you'll love it way more than I do, and I like it very much. Don't pass this one up. ;)
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Summary: Entertaining Book - For Kids or Adults
Review: The protagonist of "Holes" is Stanley Yelnats IV, an overweight kid who doesn't fit in very well at his school. He gets in trouble and is sent to a mysterious camp for delinquents. He soon meets the other inmates, a strange group of boys who call each other by even stranger nicknames, and they soon dub Stanley as "Caveman." As part of their punishment, the boys have to dig large holes in the desert. The Warden and other adults say that digging the holes will help build their character, but it soon becomes apparent that there are more nefarious reasons for the holes. "Holes" is a great combination of mystery and humor, which is dark and off-beat. Louis Sachar very skillfully pulls together all the bits and pieces for a great resolution. The book also has good messages about finding a place to fit in and being yourself. A terrific read for youngsters or adults, especially if you enjoy the Harry Potter or Series of Unfortunate Events books. I haven't seen the movie but am looking forward to checking it out on DVD. Highly recommended!!
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Summary: "Holes" cleverly combines past with present in original way.
Review: The reader doesn't know why Stanley is in the detention camp or why he and the other boys are being forced to dig holes every day. These two "mysteries", and the way Mr. Sachar deftly shifts from the past to the present day as the story unfolds immediately draw the reader into the action. Louis Sachar is really telling two stories; one from the past and one from the present day. Each story needs the other to be complete and each parallels the other in surprising, and sometimes funny ways. This book is a breath of fresh air in children's literature! I read "Holes" for the first time to a class of fifth graders and all 32 of us were completely spellbound. In fact, they would have been totally happy if I had just read the book non-stop. Louis Sachar is without equal as a writer of children's literature--and I know 31 fifth graders who feel the same way!
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