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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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Why was Stanley surprised to find a bag and shovel where he did?
Stanley was surprised to find a bag and shovel in that location because he had been digging in a dry, barren area of the desert, which seemed unlikely to yield anything of value. The unexpected discovery suggested that someone had previously hidden something important there. Additionally, it sparked his curiosity about the history and significance of the site, making him wonder about the secrets buried beneath the surface. This moment was pivotal, as it connected him to the larger narrative of fate and destiny in the story.
In Holes what is the first thing Stanley finds as he is digging?
He finds a gold tube, apparently from the lipstick of a female outlaw involved with his namesake a century earlier.
Who is Mrs.Katherine in the book Holes?
Mrs. Katherine Barlow is a schoolteacher-turned-outlaw after her love, Sam, is shot by racist people in her town.
What crime was Stanley convicted of in the book Holes?
the most upsetting thing is that Stanley has to choose camp or jail and he chooses camp because he has never been there before because his family is poor but when he got to the camp and got to know how it was he kinda wished he was in jail.
Who was the man who Stanley yelnats from holes stole trainers from?
It was Stanley's role model Clyde Livingston!
In the book Holes How has Stanley changed over the course of the story?
Stanley Changes in the book holes by getting stronger, fitter, has friends and also much more confident where as before, Stanley Yelnats was fat, had no confidence in himself and had no friends at all.
Why was it against the law for Sam to kiss Kate in the book Holes?
Sam the Onion Man as it was considered illegal for a Negro man to kiss a white woman.
How did Stanley escape from the camp in holes?
Yes, Stanley gets out of camp Green Lake because Stanley and Zero had broken the curse, Stanley found buried treasure in a hole witch the leader wanted but it said Stanley's name so it was his and it was clear that Stanley wasn't a theif
What are Stanley yelnats values?
I'm stuck. What is Stanley Yelnats' attitude to life?
Here is the answer:
He blames anything bad on his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather. He claims that there was a curse set on his family and it was his great great grandfather's fault. He obviously likes to blame other people.
Although Stanley is a little optimistic, he is a very good friend and takes anything life throws at him...
What is the recreation room called in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?
Its called the Wreck Room because it has been completely wrecked by the boys who have been there. Originally it must have been called the recreation room but was obviously given a nick name.
Why was the boat in the middle of a dry lakebed in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?
It was there because when Sam the Onion Man was shot, his boat got smashed and it sunk into the lake and the lake dried up while the boat was still there. That is how it got there
Where can you read the holes book?
Yes. The book is available on many sites, including Barnes and Noble and Amazon. You can also read a preview on Google Books.
Holes is a novel about Stanley Yelnats, a good kid who is in the wrong place at the wrong time. He is sent to Camp Greenlake, a prison camp where boys are forced to dig holes. The book is about his time there.
The novel holes is about a boy named Stanley who missed his bus so he had to walk home, when a pair of shoes which belonged to Clyde Livingston hit him on his head. Stanley heard the polices siren behind him so he ran home. the cops caught him and toke him to court. the judge gave Stanley to choices which were to go to Jail or Camp Green lake and Stanley choice camp green lake.
In camp green lake Stanley had to dig a hole every day for 18 months. the hole had to be 5 feet deep and 5 feet wide
if you read the story you'll find out the rest.
The flashbacks retell the story of Stanley's great-great-grandfather as well as the history of Camp Green Lake, with Kissin' Kate Barlow and Sam the onion man.
What happens when the warden finds out the deal between Stanley and zero?
The warden gets mad at Stanley for not doing what he is supposed to be doing. like instead of learning his lesson about why he is there he isn't because Zero is just digging the holes for him so Stanley is not learning his lesson
Who was in Stanley tent in the book Holes by Louis Sachar?
The people who stayed in Stanley's tent are :
ZigZag
Zero
X-ray
armpit
squid
Is Stanley Yelnats a palindrome?
Stanley Yelnats IV's great-great grandfather, Elya Yelnats, married a woman named Sarah Miller in America. Sarah noticed that Yelnats spelled backwards became Stanley, so she named her son Stanley. The Stanleys after Stanley Yelnats I kept on liking the name, and they continued naming their children Stanley.
What happened after zero and Stanley found the metal case in the book holes?
They split the money. Stanley bought his family a house, and Zero found his mom.
Why doesn't Stanley want to leave camp?
Stanley, Yelnats? you mean from Holes? cuz he doesnt want to leave zero behind.
What is the moral of the book Holes by Louis Sachar?
The main lesson in the story is that, despite of overwhelming odds, and as long as you know in your heart what you are doing is right, you must persevere in achieving what you are hoping and striving for, especially if it is for the sake of your family and friends.
