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The book centers on an unlucky teenage boy named stanley yelnats, who is sent to camp green lake, a juvenile corrections facility in a desert in texas, after being falsely accused of theft. Camp green lake is by the side of a dried up lake in the middle of a desert. Stanley yelnats sentence is to dig hole after hole in the burning desert at a juvenile detention centre like no other. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. This was the first time i had read the book, but ive seen the movie several times, and it was one of my favorites growing up. This new york times bestselling, modern classic in which boys are forced to dig holes day in and day out is now available with a. Plus, i was so happy i finally got around to reading holes, and that it did not disappoint. Holes by louis sachar stanley yelnats is cursed with an odd name, an accusation, and a sentence at a horrible camp for a crime he didnt commit. Out on the lake, rattlesnakes and scorpions find shade under rocks and in the holes dug by the campers.
A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. This book companion is perfect to use as a read aloud book study, book club study, independent reading activity or more. In his letter he stated that, while writing the story, he didnt expect it to become the success it did. Holes by louis sachar, 9780747585701, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There once was a very large lake here, the largest lake in texas.
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