Holes is a young adult novel written by Louis Sachar, published in 1998. The story revolves around a boy named Stanley Yelnats who is unjustly sent to a juvenile detention center called Camp Green Lake, where the boys are forced to dig holes in the desert every day as a form of punishment. As Stanley digs, he uncovers the mystery of the barren land and its connection to his own family’s history. The narrative intertwines past and present, revealing secrets about the camp, the warden, and the Yelnats family curse.
The book received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1999. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. “Holes” has also been adapted into a successful film and continues to be a beloved and widely read novel in young adult literature.
