Holes – Louis Sachar (ISBN: 9781408865231)
Holes is the award‑winning novel by Louis Sachar, blending mystery, adventure, and social commentary. The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy sent to a juvenile detention camp called Camp Green Lake, where inmates are forced to dig holes in the desert. As Stanley uncovers the truth behind the camp’s strange punishment, he learns about family curses, friendship, and justice.

This edition (ISBN: 9781408865231), published by Bloomsbury, is widely studied in schools and celebrated for its unique narrative structure, weaving together past and present to reveal a powerful story of resilience and redemption.