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Holes
by Louis Sachar
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Challenging
Stanley is just a regular kid until he is found responsible for a crime he didn't commit. We learn about a curse that has been in his family for several generations. His bad luck lands Stanley in a very strange correctional camp in the Texas desert. The warden has all the inmates digging holes in a dry lake bed. The story weaves interesting tales from local history and Stanley's family. Stanley finds a good friend, treasure, and learns to like himself along the way.Note: This book is available in our Library.