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Holes

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Our Review
age 10+

Based on 17 parent reviews

age 10+

Great Book, but Not for Younger Children

I read the book to my own children (now grown) and have watched the movie several times, but I am also a teacher and have read this book to my 5th grade class. A fellow teacher read it to her 2nd grade class, but I wouldn't advise that. There are several violent incidents, sadistic characters, bullying and racism. For older kids, though, it is a great story about friendship, perseverance, and has a lot of funny moments that older kids will appreciate.

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age 12+
The book was good. The flashback in chapter 25 and 26 is definitely for older kids.

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Too much violence
age 8+

Chapter 7 Review

I like the story a lot. The characters are cool too. Other than that I like the story. I get to eat popcorn while I read too.
age 8+

My Opinion on Holes

I would recommend this book because it has a lot of suspense and you get excited about finishing it. There are a few "old west" shooting scenes, parents should be aware of for kids. Stanley learns a lot at Camp Green Lake. All of the Stanley Yenats are very funny. I would give it a 4.5/ 5.

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age 9+

The best

It’s a really good book my kids love it

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Educational value
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age 8+

excellent book

Its a good book about a boy who gets falsely arrested and goes to a prison camp where boys have to dig holes from dawn to dusk. There is a mean warden who has poisonous lipstick and poisons a guard who aggravated her. A few chapters talk about starvation. There are two murders in the book. Overall very good book.No swearing.

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age 7+

A really good book

A book review by:blake Title: holes Author: louis sachar Setting and Characters: camp green lake stanly ylnats Your Opinion: (What was your favourite part and why? It was when stanly and hector ran away from camp green lake and i liked it because of there freedom of suriving. Did you learn anything? Dont take shoes that fall from the sky Your Recommendation: (Who and why should others read this book) people should read this book because it and great novel to read and to listen to everyone of any age
age 9+

Great Book!

As a former teacher, I enjoyed reading this book with my grade 5-6 students. As a mother, I have anxiously been waiting for my son to be old enough to read it! He is now nine and a half and is reading (and loving) it! It is the perfect mix of adventure, mystery and a touch of magical realism. While I am sure many kids would enjoy it, I would most recommend it for boys between the ages of 9 and 12. It has a bit of violence, but nothing gruesome or scary. If your child enjoys Gordon Korman novels, Harry Potter or the Hardy Boys, he or she will enjoy Holes!
age 10+

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Educational value
Great messages
Too much violence
age 9+

The book is nice

The book is nice

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Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence