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Holes Book

What is holes book?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Author Louis Sachar[2]
Publication year 1998[2]
Main character Stanley Yelnats IV[2]
Setting Camp Green Lake[1]

Holes is a 1998 children's novel by Louis Sachar about Stanley Yelnats IV, a boy sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn't commit, where he and other boys dig holes daily as the plot weaves together his family history and the camp's secrets. [2] [3] [4]

Context

Holes is a 1998 children's novel by Louis Sachar that follows Stanley Yelnats IV, who is wrongly accused of stealing sneakers and sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center where boys dig holes daily [1]. The story interweaves Stanley's family history with the camp's mysteries, as the Warden searches for something hidden beneath the surface [1]. The book is often compared to other middle-grade survival and coming-of-age stories like The Outsiders and Hatchet, though its blend of realism and folklore sets it apart. A 2003 film adaptation of the book was also released.

Documented claims

  • Stanley is sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he did not commit. [1]
  • The boys dig holes daily at the camp. [1]
  • The Warden is searching for something linked to the digging. [1]

Related

  • The Outsiders BookBåda är klassiska ungdomsböcker som ofta läses i skolan och utforskar teman som vänskap och överlevnad.
  • Hatchet BookBåda är äventyrsböcker för unga vuxna där huvudpersonen överlever i vildmarken.

Questions and answers

What is the book Holes really about?

It's about Stanley Yelnats IV, who is sent to Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn't commit, where he and other boys dig holes daily as the plot connects to his family history and the Warden's hidden search [1].

Is Holes appropriate for a 10 year old?

The book is a children's novel published in 1998, and it's commonly used in middle-grade classrooms, though individual appropriateness can vary by reader [2].

Is Holes on the banned book list?

The sources do not indicate that Holes is on a banned book list.

Sources

  1. Holes Summary and Study Guide — supersummary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Summary of "Holes" by Louis Sachar | PDF | Leisure — scribd.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Holes by Louis Sachar | Book Summary and What You Should Know before Teaching it — nothingbutclassresources.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Holes by Louis Sachar Plot Summary - LitCharts — litcharts.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture