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Holes - Novel and Movie

The Newbery Medal-winning book, "Holes," was written by Louis Sachar, and first published in 1998. It followed Stanley Yelnats, who was falsely accused of theft, and sent to a desert boot camp.

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How old is armpit in small steps?

He is a high school senior. But being at camp green lake*, it set him behind. So he could be 17-19.*Camp Green lake is a jail camp.

Why is the first hole the hardest in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

Yes or no, depending on your perspective. If you mean the parts in the book, then yes, but it is 3 parts. If you mean books, then no, but there are 2 sequels to holes, Stanley Yelnats' Guide to Surviving Camp Green Lake and Small Steps.

What does Stanley learn about himself as they climb the mountain in holes chapter36?

Stanley learns about himself as they climb the mountain by knowing his strength because he is carrying Zero and climbing a mountain. Stanley learns about Zero by knowing he wants a fudge sundae when he gets to the “Italian Restaurant.”

What is the resolution of the book Holes?

the plot of this book is that Stanley got accused of stealing a pair of shoes from a orphanage and getting stuck at camp green lake but really someone else stole the shoes and threw them down from a bridge and Stanley found them and took them and the person was zero

In holes what is the peoples nicknames?

  • Caveman- he found the fishy fossil, also, he was the biggest guy, caveman size.
  • Zero- People think he's dumb and he doesn't talk to anybody
  • Magnet- his fingers are like magnets because he steals stuff (like puppies)
  • Squid- Has a stuffed purple octopus in his trunk of personal belongings. He also wants to be a marine biologist.
  • X-Ray- his nickname is actually his name in pig latin despite he can't see a thing.
  • Armpit- his armpits stink.
  • Zig-Zag- Mostly because of the way his hair is 'zig-zaggy'
  • Twitch- He twitches and fidgets especially after he steals a car
-mppenguin- LilButtTheGem- raeplz

How many pages are in the book Holes?

There is 233 pages in the book Holes
233 pages in the hardback year 2000 version

What are some characteristics of zero in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

zero does not know anything he does not talk. he stole a famous shoe which he did not even know they were famous. then the police came and he quickly threw the shoes. when he cant do anything (he cant talk or read) he got a friend and talks to him only (zeros friend is called Stanley). when he stole those shoes he got sent to Camp Green Lake.

What special ingredient was in the wardens nail polish in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

her polish was made from dry rattlesnake venom. When it's dry it's safe. But when it's freshly painted and wet it's bad for you. That's why when Mr.Sir was slapped by her it left 3 red scars. It also explains why whenever someone gets her mad she starts painting. It shows the reader that the Warden is a cruel woman whom doesn't care about other's pain and suffering. You heard at the end SPOILER how she and Mr. Pendanski were planning on erasing Zero's records so no one could say he was once alive so that the death would be forgotten. You also heard them planning out what lie they would tell Stanley's parents. She, and every other adult in Camp Green Lake (That includes Mr.Pendanski) are cruel people who are willing to cover up a child's death for their stupid box of jewels.

What does it mean when you are given a nickname at Camp Green Lake?

its not important its the kids that go their made up nicknames for each other ;}

What is the conclusion in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

good things come about when you work hard and stand up for your beliefs. justice is served. thus, not one, but many people will succeed as one. therefore, the life lesson, though there are many more in holes, that i would say is the main one is helping a friend even though all odds are against you. obstacles are meant to be overcome and stanley and zero ran away despite the agonising heat and barren land. why? because they stood up for their beliefs. stanley wanted to help zero and zero thought that he did not deserve to be in a place where he was teased.

What are some examples of foreshadowing in the book Holes?

when stanley wants to see his dog again but his dinkie gets hidden

Who did Stanley's family blame for everything that went wrong in the book Holes?

The main problem that Stanley faces in the holes book is that he is sent to camp green lake because he was blamed on stealing a pair of shoes that he finds out the boy who really stole the shoes is at camp green lake.

What are some details about zigzag from the book Holes by Louis Sachar?

the importance of zig zag in the novel 'holes' is that he can do a double backflip while talking to X-ray and know one else in group D can.

What did Stanley steal in HOLES?

Stanley accidentally stole a pair of Clyde "Sweet Feet" Livingston's shoes.

In the book Holes what do they call Stanley's great-great-grandfather?

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

What happened to Katherine barlow?

Katherine Barlow, also known as Kissin' Kate Barlow, was a schoolteacher in the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar who became a notorious outlaw after her beloved dog was killed. After her transformation into a bandit, she sought revenge against the corrupt sheriff, Trout Walker, who had wronged her. Ultimately, Katherine met a tragic end when she was bitten by a snake while trying to escape from Walker, leading to her demise in the desert. Her story intertwines with the history of Green Lake and the fate of the characters in the novel.

Why are there no fences guards or towers at Camp Green Lake?

There is nothing keeping the boys(of Camp Greenlake) from escaping because the camp has the only water for a hundred miles. Any boy that escaped would be forced to return, or they'd face dehydration.