Holes
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 240
Published: 2015
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Holes Series, Thorndike Young Adult, Yearling Newbery .
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .
Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his wonderful novels.
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Newbery Award: Winners
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
United States National Book Award
This book was recognised by the United States National Book Award.
Ala Award - Notable Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book category of the Ala Award.
Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Kansas William Allen White Children's Book Award.
Newbery Award
The Newbery Medal, named after 18th-century British bookseller John Newbery, is one of the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Established in 1922 by the American Library Association (ALA), the Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the previous year. The award committee evaluates nominees based on literary quality, originality, presentation, and relevance to childrens literature. The book should demonstrate excellence in narrative and character development, as well as appeal to the intended audience. In addition to the medal winner, the committee also designates several Honor Books each year. These titles are recognized for their merit and are considered outstanding contributions to childrens literature, though they do not receive the medal.
Ala Quick Pick - Reluctant Readers
This book was recognised in the Reluctant Readers category of the Ala Quick Pick.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
BBC Book Awards - Big Read Top 100
This book was recognised in the Big Read Top 100 category by the Bbc Book Awards.
Florida Sunshine State Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Sunshine State Book Award.
Maine Student Book Award
This book was recognised by the Maine Student Book Award.
`Holes is one of those instant classics that adults, as well as children over eight, will thoroughly enjoy. Sachar has created something quite different from JK Rowling or Philip Pullman, but no less enchanting' * Independent on Sunday *
`If you want a witty, moving read that grabs you and never lets up, look no further than Holes' * The Daily Telegraph *
Forget the fame and glamour of Holes, the movie and the rest. Just remember Camp Green Lake and that story that gave us one of the best books of the last ten years * Books for Keeps *
