Books like holes by louis sachar

I would recommend this book to children above the age of 9, as those of a weakhearted disposition may not appreciate louis sachar s amazing descriptive skills. Louis sachar s holes is one of those books that grabs readers by the imagination and doesnt let go. He is best known for the wayside school series and the novel holes holes won the 1998 u. Holes, by louis sachar, tells the story of stanley yelnats. Authors similar to louis sachar goodreads share book. Holes is a 1998 young adult novel written by louis sachar and first published by farrar, straus and giroux. Books by louis sachar authors like louis sachar what. To end the last school year, i did a novel study of holes by louis sachar. I loved his books as a kid 1960s, 70s so sensibilities may have changed. March 29, 2016 books louis sachar young adult what to read after. Holes is a novel by louis sachar that was first published in 1998. Books by louis sachar authors like louis sachar what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. In what ways is the saying you cant judge a book by its cover a good one for this story. He does this by unfolding the plot into three different stories.

English essay holes by louis sachar louis sachar, the author of holes, uses the protagonist, stanley, to explore the themes and main concerns of the novel. Sometimes when i start reading, people arent quite sure if this is a humorous book or not, and theyre not sure whether to laugh at first, and then gradually, people start laughing. Part of the problem is that im not picking up books that would be my first choice im reading my way through a constantlyrenewing stack of novels that are being released this summer and fall. In this age of gloom and doom in childrens fiction, its refreshing to find a truly. A reading guide to holes by louis sachar by monique vescia. More stories like holes by louis sachar book school reader ask. Small steps is a contemporary young adult novel from louis sachar, the new york times bestselling author of the newbery awardwinning smash hit phenomenon book and moviedvd sensation holes, and the cardturner. Discusses the writing, characters, plot, and themes of this 1999 newbery awardwinning book. Louis sachar pronounced sacker, born march 20, 1954, is an american author of childrens books.

Summary read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. He attended antioch college in ohio and graduated from the university of california at berkeley with a degree in economics. I particularly like his answer to a question about what was the most difficult thing in holes to write. Sachar writes about topics familiar to children and young adults such as friendship, family.

Holes by sachar, louis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Food, fractions and fun with holes by louis sachar. He published his first book, sideways stories from wayside school, in 1978 and won the newbery medal in 1999 for his witty and suspenseful novel holes. A bulletin blue ribbon book a school library journal best book of the year louis sachar is the popular author of small steps, stanley yelnats survival guide to camp green lake, theres a boy in the girls bathroom, dogs dont tell jokes, and the marvin redpost series, among many others. Download and print reading comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, bookmarks, and puzzles to use with the book.

Holes study guide contains a biography of louis sachar, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Books of similar length have taken him much longer to read due to not being gripped by the story. The entire reading experience was such a great time that i knew we had to. A place in the sun jill rubalcala twist on survival and justice because of winndixie by dicamillo.

But their routine is disrupted when bully chad hilligas challenges marshall to a fight. A publishers weekly best book of the year a bulletin blue ribbon book a school library journal best book of the year louis sachar is the popular author of small steps, stanley yelnats survival guide to camp green lake, theres a boy in the girls bathroom, dogs dont tell jokes, and the marvin redpost series, among many others. My students fell in love with this book, and every day they were on pins and needles waiting for us to continue reading it. Find authors like louis sachar from the worlds largest community of readers. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style. Out on the lake, rattlesnakes and scorpions find shade under rocks and in the holes dug by the campers. Top ten reasons to love holes by louis sachar childrens. Louis sachars holes is one of those books that grabs readers by the imagination.

Heres a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions. Sachar worked as a teachers aide at an elementary school while in college. Parents need to know that louis sachar s holes is a funny, moving, and sometimes violent story that has an edge kids really respond to. I have tried to read it in hope of learning some tricks about plotting, but instead i just despair that crafting something so brilliant could never, ever be done. For snacks we had worms and dirt made by the kids, doughnut holes. The book focuses on an unlucky teenage boy who is falsely accused of stealing, so he is sent away to a place called camp green lake. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is possibly the most brilliant book ever written. Weve been teaching holes by louis sachar at year 8 for a few. Parents may want to talk to their children about the unfairness of stanleys life, and the coldhearted viciousness of some of the characters. Holes holes series louis sachar, vladimir radunsky, bagram ibatoulline on. Sachar s overthetop satire has depth, originality and loads of child appeal.

Books, stories, and novels like holes by louis sachar. You can also use any of these questions as writing prompts. There were kids from first through fifth grade mostly boys and all of them enjoyed this book. Louis sachar, born in east meadow, new york in 1954, moved to california when he was in the third grade.

Holes, by louis sachar, tells the story of stanley yelnats experience digging holes. National book award for young peoples literature and the 1999 newbery medal for the years most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. One of the few books the newbery committee actually got right. Small steps, winner of the schneider family book award. Louis sachar is the author of humorous and poignant stories for children and young adults. Holes was among the very few books to win the childrens book triple crown the boston globehorn book award, the newbery medal, and the national book award for young peoples literature. Louis sachar wrote the book holes because he wanted to tell a story about the intertwining of lives, families, and histories over time. In case you havent read it, or dont live with a holes enthusiast, the novel tells the story of stanley yelnats yes, his first and last names are mirror images, a boy who is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to the mysteriously creepy camp green lake. Holes by louis sachar this page contains printables that can be used for a literature study unit on the book holes, by louis sachar. Speaking of book club, this was a great selection for the intergenerational book club igbc at my church. When stanley was younger he used to play with stuffed animals, and pretend the animals were at camp. Fifth grader tamaya dhilwaddi and seventh grader marshall walsh have been walking to and from woodridge academy together since elementary school. 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. Winner of the newbery medal and the national book award.

In this age of gloom and doom in childrens fiction, its refreshing to find a truly funny book for kids. Holes, by louis sachar, is such a popular book that students who love it might be looking for similar things to read. After reading holes, use these questions to start a discussion with your students about the book. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. He also uses stanley to investigate the characters and their traits, for example, we found out that zero could not read but could add. Including a mix of classics and contemporary works, these books like holes touch on topics such as personal identity, budding independence, first loves, buried treasure, shakespeare, survival in the wildernessyou know, all the usual comingofage concerns.

Louis sachar books list of books by author louis sachar. Featured books faq about purchase contact complete book list. Louis sachar worked at a sweater factory in the daytime and wrote his first book, sideways stories from wayside school, at night. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read holes. Louis sachar biography cliffsnotes study guides book.