Holes

Holes is a contemporary fiction book written by Louis Sachar. There are no illustrations. The book was published in 1998 by Farrar, Strass and Giroux. Potential use of this book in the classroom includes having students write about superstitions in their family (lucky and unlucky things). Students could also brainstorm words that sound the same spelled backwards.

The Yelnats family has a long history of bad luck, which appropriately, finds its way to young Stanley Yelnats. Stanley is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to Camp Green Lake. While there, his luck changes as he discovers himself, a treasure and a best friend.

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998.

(Cover image : Follett Library Resources)

This is the 1999 Newbery award winner.

Reflections include: promises are important to keep and good choices can garner good luck.

Lexile Number: 660