Holes (Holes, #1)
by Louis Sachar, Louis Sachar
Holes by Louis Sachar, Louis Sachar holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 747.4K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 233 pages.
About Holes
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 boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes.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. But what could be buried under a dried-up lake? Stanley tries to dig up the truth in this inventive and darkly humorous tale of crime and punishment—and redemption.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Louis Sachar, Louis Sachar |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 233 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 747,445 |
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What genre is Holes?
Holes is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Holes worth reading?
Based on 747.4K reader ratings, Holes has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Holes?
Holes has 233 pages.
Who wrote Holes?
Holes was written by Louis Sachar, Louis Sachar. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Holes?
The ISBN-13 for Holes is 9780439244190.0.
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