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11-28 Mar 25 (audiobook)
A short but engaging story about Stanley, a boy who is arrested for stealing sneakers that had been donated to raise money for a homeless shelter, and sentenced to a youth detention centre where the boys are sent out every day to dig holes in a scorching hot desert. Very much in the tradition of tall tales and adventure stories, the characters are engaging and all comes to a satisfying ending. A good listen.

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This was a delightful discussion, and I can‘t wait to see what books come up next. #BookPodcasts

This was a pretty cool little book. A teen accused of a crime he didn't commit is sent to a correctional facility where the kids dig a hole each day. Lots of well-crafted, subtle foreshadowing that comes together nicely as the truth of the area and Stanley's family are slowly revealed.

“Underneath the jewels was a stack of papers that had once belonged to the first Stanley Yelmats.”

This story is a classic adventure that can be enjoyed by all grade groups.

Holes by Louis Sachar (1998). This book explains a journey in a juvenile direction camp where they dig holes all day and end up learning new things about themselves and the camp.

It is a classic adventure that can be enjoyed from all age groups. This story has a great lesson throughout the whole book.

This story is a classic adventure that can be enjoyed from all age groups! Great lesson taught throughout journey of book!

This is a classic that can be enjoyed by not only children, but adults too.

“Underneath the jewels was a stack of papers that had once belonged to the first Stanley yelnats”

“Underneath the jules was a stack of papers that had onced belonged to the first stanley yelnats.“

“Underneath the jewels was a stack of papers that had once belonged to the first Stanley Yelnats.”

Holes by Louis Sacher explores a journey of kids in a juvenile correction camp where they dig holes all day. They end up learning many new things about themselves and others in the camp. This book is great for older elementary grades.

This book written by, Louis Sachar, explains a journey in a juvenile correction camp where they dig holes all day, where they learn new things about themselves and the camp!

This book explains a journey in a juvenile correction camp where they dig holes all day and end up learning new things about themselves and the camp.

Stanley Yelnats is falsely convicted of stealing a celebrity baseball player's sneakers. He is sent to a reformatory where the inmates are forced to dig holes in a brutally hot desert. Intertwined with Stanley's story are stories of his ancestors.

I found the first part of this rather meh, but the second and third parts were more interesting and I ended up rooting for Stanley and Zero as the fates turned towards them rather than against them.

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If only, if only, the moon speaks no reply;
Reflecting the sun and all that‘s gone by.
Be strong my weary wolf, turn around boldly.
Fly high, my baby bird.
My angel, my only.
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“You can't get what you want until you're able to give up what you want.”
This quote resonates deeply, as it emphasizes the importance of sacrifice and the idea that personal growth often requires letting go of certain desires.

Reflecting on the themes of fate and friendship reminded me of how our past can influence our present and the importance of connection in overcoming challenges.

This engaging story intertwines the lives of Stanley Yelnats, who is sent to a juvenile detention center where he must dig holes every day, with a historical tale about his family‘s past. The themes of friendship, perseverance, and fate are woven seamlessly through the narrative. Sachar‘s clever storytelling and humor keep readers captivated, making it an adventure that also imparts valuable life lessons.

It‘s not that I would want this kind of summer, but I remember reading this in the middle of winter during school when I was a kid and just feeling the heat and the sweat.

Which reminds me, I need to read this with my nibling soon!

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Probably my favorite adaptation! Kept the spirit of the book, but adapted some things to take advantage of the medium!

And I actually just watched this with my nibling a couple days ago and they loved it!

#SundayFunday Stay safe and warm today, we‘re getting a lot of snow in my neck of the woods, and don‘t forget to tag me in your posts!

I finished holes and omg its so awsome. Spoiler the way they ate the onions and survived and it was sams instrucsions to eat onions to keep away yellow spotted lizards

.OMG my mom gust bout this jam. This remided me so much of katherian barlows spiced peaches. btw im almost done with the book. MY MOM READ MY MIND. i really want to to the spiced peaches

I just read holes and i'm litterally a sucker for it. BTW this little guy is my profile pic. I only got to chapter 31 in class today but I won't complane. I REALLYYYYYY recomend holes. Sir bobs crime was being to handsome. 😆

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There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. There once was a very large lake here, the largest lake in Texas. That was over a hundred years ago. Now it is just a dry, flat wasteland.
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This moment was coming - I knew it but was still very happy to read it.

Of a novel called „Holes“ I actually did not expect much but I have to admit I was proven wrong. I really liked the background story with the curse. It was quite funny at some points. Now I am going to watch the movie.

I started to read „Holes“ because we have a whole pile in our school and I am trying to decide which book to read next with my 7th grade.

I played Bookdle today and here is the book cover that I guessed today. I forgot to play yesterday.

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Summery: the story is based spin a young boy going to a summer camp for being accused of theft.what the boy didn‘t under stand was it was not no ordinary cap this camp different. And his journey began as soon as he picked up his shovel. If you like books that are adventurous and exciting you will love this book. The stories pov is in third person because all of the characters tell there on story.

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It was fun rereading this story. I haven‘t read it since high school. As always I enjoyed being able to read it again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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We really like the well crafted storylines and the sense of wonder. It really felt like an old fashioned story done well. Have a listen to our discussion about it on the Mind duck book podcast ep.35: http://bit.ly/3HkKV8c

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Prompt: Rain Man

One of my favorite quotes: “there is no lake at Camp Green Lake” because they are in the middle of the super dry desert

This book was super popular while growing up and i remember everyone wanting to read it. I still see it in schools today!

Newbery Medal Winner & National Book Award Winner. Published 1998. This is one of my favorite movies and books of all time. I think it‘s a great book to learn valuable lessons from while also taking you on a fun, crazy adventure of a boy under a curse. This book would be great for older kiddos!

Holes by Louis Sachar is a classic story and a great movie... about a young man who is sent to a boot camp and struggles to accept his past and why he is there.

I loved this book when I was younger and think it would be a great read-aloud for older grades.

Holes is a Newberry Award winner