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Louis Sachar's novel, Holes, has entertained many young readers through its excellent story, plot, and structure. In his many novels, he has illustrated many scenes brimming with suspense and excitement. His astounding writing skills have earned Holes the National Book Award, the New York Times "Outstanding Book of the Year" Award, and many others.
Louis Sachar was born in East Meadow, New York on March 20, 1954 (Herndon 1). He was a good student and enjoyed grade school, but it was in high school when he developed an interest for reading. In college, Sachar took on a school teaching job at Hillside Elementary. The students here inspired Sachar to write his first book, which eventually expanded into The Wayside School Series. These novels were a great success.
The book opens with an introduction to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp. Sachar explains how this desolate wasteland is not a favorable dwelling place for anyone. The reader is then introduced to the main......

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