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Holes By Louis Sachar

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The book Holes written by the award winning author Louis Sachar in 1998, and recommended by the New York Times is a story about an overweight boy who was bullied in school and was accused of a crime he did not commit and who also needed to remove a family curse which was being held over his family.
Being a fictional fantasy book that also includes a bit of action to keep the readers guessing. Having the storyline set in the desert which used to be a lake 100 years ago named, “Green Lake”. Throughout the story he has flashback in the past years and years ago.
Stanley was sent to Camp Green Lake and was forced to dig holes for a punishment. Zero Stanley’s best friend was carried up the mountain by Stanley to climb God’s thumb. Stanley and

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