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Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake), he is not surprised.

Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole, five feet wide by five feet deep, reporting anything they find. The evil warden claims that it is character building, but this is a lie, and Stanley must dig up the truth.

Wonderfully inventive, compelling and hilarious, Louis Sachar has created a masterpiece.

©2002 Louis Sachar (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Funny Witty Adventure

Critic reviews

"Holes is one of those instant classics that adults, as well as children over eight, will thoroughly enjoy. Sachar has created something quite different from JK Rowling or Philip Pullman, but no less enchanting." (Independent on Sunday)

"If you want a witty, moving listen that grabs you and never lets up, look no further than Holes." (The Daily Telegraph)
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I read this with my English class and then watch the movie, then listened to the audio book! READ SMALL STEPS PLEASE!?

sooo good!

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A very enjoyable, heartwarming and funny story that really does blow your mind on some occasions, the characters are well realised and prove to be compelling. I enjoyed the non-linear narrative and the interwoven plot lines which really prompted some thought provoking questions, the narrator's voice was also pleasant to listen to. My only problems are the loose ends at the end of the audiobook but I suppose that was intentional and how everything seems a bit too convenient to be realistic.

Holes is great, people are just mean

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fabulous book for kids and adults. we decided to get this after our English teacher suggested it. so brilliant! tears at the end.

great book for Children and adults.

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This book hit me out of the blue. I need to watch the film now.

Great plot, brilliant story.

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Such a great story. Loved the characters, narration good too. Would highly recommend this audio book.

Great story

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