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. Reviews With an ever-so-slight Texas twang, Beyer transports listeners to barren, blistering-hot Camp Green Lake, the juvenile correctional facility where Stanley Yelnats is serving a sentence he doesn’t deserve. If it weren’t for lousy luck, Stanley would have no luck at allÄa condition that his family traces to Stanley’s “no-good dirty-rotten pig-stealing great-great-grandfather.” Stanley toughs out his time with an unflagging sense of humor, considering he and his fellow offenders must each dig a hole five feet wide and five feet deep every day with little water and the constant threat of poisonous lizards. But as Stanley gets into the swing of things, he and his new pal Zero discover that the warden actually has them digging for buried treasureÄtreasure that is somehow linked to the Yelnats family curse. Beyer’s buoyant, boyish manner ensures that Sachar’s witty novel, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, makes a smooth transition to audio. The short chapters breeze along for a thoroughly entertaining listen. Ages 8-up. (May) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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. Reviews With an ever-so-slight Texas twang, Beyer transports listeners to barren, blistering-hot Camp Green Lake, the juvenile correctional facility where Stanley Yelnats is serving a sentence he doesn’t deserve. If it weren’t for lousy luck, Stanley would have no luck at allÄa condition that his family traces to Stanley’s “no-good dirty-rotten pig-stealing great-great-grandfather.” Stanley toughs out his time with an unflagging sense of humor, considering he and his fellow offenders must each dig a hole five feet wide and five feet deep every day with little water and the constant threat of poisonous lizards. But as Stanley gets into the swing of things, he and his new pal Zero discover that the warden actually has them digging for buried treasureÄtreasure that is somehow linked to the Yelnats family curse. Beyer’s buoyant, boyish manner ensures that Sachar’s witty novel, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, makes a smooth transition to audio. The short chapters breeze along for a thoroughly entertaining listen. Ages 8-up. (May) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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. Reviews With an ever-so-slight Texas twang, Beyer transports listeners to barren, blistering-hot Camp Green Lake, the juvenile correctional facility where Stanley Yelnats is serving a sentence he doesn’t deserve. If it weren’t for lousy luck, Stanley would have no luck at allÄa condition that his family traces to Stanley’s “no-good dirty-rotten pig-stealing great-great-grandfather.” Stanley toughs out his time with an unflagging sense of humor, considering he and his fellow offenders must each dig a hole five feet wide and five feet deep every day with little water and the constant threat of poisonous lizards. But as Stanley gets into the swing of things, he and his new pal Zero discover that the warden actually has them digging for buried treasureÄtreasure that is somehow linked to the Yelnats family curse. Beyer’s buoyant, boyish manner ensures that Sachar’s witty novel, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, makes a smooth transition to audio. The short chapters breeze along for a thoroughly entertaining listen. Ages 8-up. (May) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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. Reviews With an ever-so-slight Texas twang, Beyer transports listeners to barren, blistering-hot Camp Green Lake, the juvenile correctional facility where Stanley Yelnats is serving a sentence he doesn’t deserve. If it weren’t for lousy luck, Stanley would have no luck at allÄa condition that his family traces to Stanley’s “no-good dirty-rotten pig-stealing great-great-grandfather.” Stanley toughs out his time with an unflagging sense of humor, considering he and his fellow offenders must each dig a hole five feet wide and five feet deep every day with little water and the constant threat of poisonous lizards. But as Stanley gets into the swing of things, he and his new pal Zero discover that the warden actually has them digging for buried treasureÄtreasure that is somehow linked to the Yelnats family curse. Beyer’s buoyant, boyish manner ensures that Sachar’s witty novel, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, makes a smooth transition to audio. The short chapters breeze along for a thoroughly entertaining listen. Ages 8-up. (May) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
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Holes by Sachar, Louis
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Holes Louis Sachar [New] [Softcover]
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originally posted on audiobookstore.com
Stanely Ylenats has a streak of bad luck running in his family. Stanely's dad is an inventor. He has not hit ot big, but says he knows he will soon. Stanely found himself in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Someone stole a pair of sneekers, that were a proffesionals. The person who stole them stashed them by throwing them over the bridge. Stanely just happened upon the shoes and got in trouble for havong them. Stanely was sent to camp green lake. Stanely was excited that he got to go to camp. He was from a poor family, and this sounded like fun. When Stanely got to camp Green lake he quickly found out that this camp was not going to be any fun. Camp Green Lake was dried up and an open area of dirt. At Camp Green lake the boys were forced to dig holes as deep as ... MoreStanely Ylenats has a streak of bad luck running in his family. Stanely's dad is an inventor. He has not hit ot big, but says he knows he will soon. Stanely found himself in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Someone stole a pair of sneekers, that were a proffesionals. The person who stole them stashed them by throwing them over the bridge. Stanely just happened upon the shoes and got in trouble for havong them. Stanely was sent to camp green lake. Stanely was excited that he got to go to camp. He was from a poor family, and this sounded like fun. When Stanely got to camp Green lake he quickly found out that this camp was not going to be any fun. Camp Green Lake was dried up and an open area of dirt. At Camp Green lake the boys were forced to dig holes as deep as there shovels and as wide. The boys are full of mischief. Many events happen through out the book. Stanely becomes friends with Zero. He teaches Zero to read. Zero gets very upset and runs away. The boys are scared because he has little water and it is very hot. Stanely finds him and together they climb a mountain. They find great treasures on the mountain. The treasures eventually close camp Green Lake.
originally posted on booktopia.com.au
'holes' was initially an unusual read! Aimed at 12+ year olds, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as a 50 + year old. It was a happy, laughing story! The character's names and the plot of filling in holes and then digging out holes is amusing. The lesson learnt by Stanely is rewarding.
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Such a good story. Entwines a story in the present, far into the past. Keeps you guessing and wondering and leaves you realising so much! Good moral story too. Suitable for children. One of the most enjoyable reads I've read for a while (I'm 47 lol).
| Language | English |
| Release Date | March 2005 |
| Length | 30 Pages |
| Dimensions | 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.1" |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
Holes by Sachar, Louis
Delivery $27.68
Holes Louis Sachar [New] [Softcover]
Delivery $18.82
Stanely Ylenats has a streak of bad luck running in his family. Stanely's dad is an inventor. He has not hit ot big, but says he knows he will soon. Stanely found himself in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Someone stole a pair of sneekers, that were a proffesionals. The person who stole them stashed them by throwing them over the bridge. Stanely just happened upon the shoes and got in trouble for havong them. Stanely was sent to camp green lake. Stanely was excited that he got to go to camp. He was from a poor family, and this sounded like fun. When Stanely got to camp Green lake he quickly found out that this camp was not going to be any fun. Camp Green Lake was dried up and an open area of dirt. At Camp Green lake the boys were forced to dig holes as deep as ... MoreStanely Ylenats has a streak of bad luck running in his family. Stanely's dad is an inventor. He has not hit ot big, but says he knows he will soon. Stanely found himself in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Someone stole a pair of sneekers, that were a proffesionals. The person who stole them stashed them by throwing them over the bridge. Stanely just happened upon the shoes and got in trouble for havong them. Stanely was sent to camp green lake. Stanely was excited that he got to go to camp. He was from a poor family, and this sounded like fun. When Stanely got to camp Green lake he quickly found out that this camp was not going to be any fun. Camp Green Lake was dried up and an open area of dirt. At Camp Green lake the boys were forced to dig holes as deep as there shovels and as wide. The boys are full of mischief. Many events happen through out the book. Stanely becomes friends with Zero. He teaches Zero to read. Zero gets very upset and runs away. The boys are scared because he has little water and it is very hot. Stanely finds him and together they climb a mountain. They find great treasures on the mountain. The treasures eventually close camp Green Lake.
'holes' was initially an unusual read! Aimed at 12+ year olds, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as a 50 + year old. It was a happy, laughing story! The character's names and the plot of filling in holes and then digging out holes is amusing. The lesson learnt by Stanely is rewarding.
Such a good story. Entwines a story in the present, far into the past. Keeps you guessing and wondering and leaves you realising so much! Good moral story too. Suitable for children. One of the most enjoyable reads I've read for a while (I'm 47 lol).
Great book for kids (my son read it at school in year 6 and enjoyed again in year 7). Enjoyed it myself too! Also bought the film, though we watched this after the book. Would recommend both.
My son read this for his school novel and loved it. I was interested in what he was reading so read it too. A great read, fantastic message about friendship and being your own person - highly recommend it.
Quick shipment. Books were even hard cover - better than expected.
Not about the order but the content of the book. For me, the author seems to rush through the ending
Our Public School made us purchase this book as our child's text for this term (3rd class). We have seen the Disney movie based on this book and it was very good. Perhaps for children a little older than third class I would have thought, but I'm only a parent, I'm not a professional educator, that is just my personal opinion.
The product came in quickly! (especially considering what is going on right now 4/24/2020) The product is clean and looks new. The previous owner of the book did a great job taking care of this classic.
| Language | English |
| Release Date | March 2005 |
| Length | 30 Pages |
| Dimensions | 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.1" |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
