In "Holes" by Louis Sachar, Stanley Yelnats' great-grandfather, who was named Elya Yelnats, was robbed by a man named Kissin' Kate Barlow. This event is significant as it sets off a chain of misfortunes for the Yelnats family, leading to a curse that affects generations. The story intertwines their family history with the modern-day narrative of Stanley at Camp Green Lake.
the thumb is where Stanleys great great grandfather found water when he was there
In 'Holes', Stanley's great-great-grandfather had stolen a pig from a Gypsy who only had one leg. The Gypsy proceeded to place a curse on him and his family, and although they didn't believe in curses, there seemed to be continuous bad luck running through the generations.
he doesn't call his great grandfather anything, but he does call his great GREAT grandfather his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather
Mr and Mrs Yelnats
Stanley great great grandfather was the first to make a fortune in the New York Stock Market. Stanley Yelnats then loses all his money to the outlaw known as KissinÕ Kate Barlow when she robbed the stagecoach that Stanley was on which was Camp Green Lake.
Stanley's great-grandfather survived in the desert for seven days before being found by the rattlesnake hunters in "Holes."
In holes the gypsy puts a curse on stanleys great great grandfather because stanleys great great grandfather didnt carry the gypsy up mountain. so now when ever something goes wrong with Stanley he blames hes great great grandfather.
Kissin' Kate Barlow
the thumb is where Stanleys great great grandfather found water when he was there
Stanley's great grandfather was lucky because he survived being robbed by Kissin' Kate Barlow in the Wild West, and was the one who stole her treasure.
In 'Holes', Stanley's great-great-grandfather had stolen a pig from a Gypsy who only had one leg. The Gypsy proceeded to place a curse on him and his family, and although they didn't believe in curses, there seemed to be continuous bad luck running through the generations.
poor, overweight, helpful, good teacher, innocent, respectful and stand of for his friends
he doesn't call his great grandfather anything, but he does call his great GREAT grandfather his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather
Mr and Mrs Yelnats
his no good dirty rotten great great grandfather
ms morengo
Stanley great great grandfather was the first to make a fortune in the New York Stock Market. Stanley Yelnats then loses all his money to the outlaw known as KissinÕ Kate Barlow when she robbed the stagecoach that Stanley was on which was Camp Green Lake.