--- product_id: 216392289 title: "Holes" price: "₹ 5670" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/216392289-holes store_origin: IN region: India --- # Desert adventure setting Classic storytelling mastery Intriguing multi-layered mystery Holes **Price:** ₹ 5670 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the hole story everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Holes - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 5670 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/216392289-holes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Narrative:** A masterclass in weaving adventure, mystery, and social themes that captivates all ages. - • **Character-Driven Plot:** Relatable, quirky characters that bring emotional depth and memorable storytelling. - • **Inspiration for Writers:** A treasure trove of storytelling techniques ideal for aspiring authors and creative minds. - • **Award-Winning Bestseller:** Ranked top 500 in Action & Adventure for Children with 34,000+ glowing reviews. - • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Simple language for young readers, rich depth for adults—perfect for shared reading moments. ## Overview Holes by Louis Sachar is a critically acclaimed children’s novel blending adventure, mystery, and social commentary. With over 34,000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, it’s a bestselling classic that appeals across generations through its accessible language and complex narrative. Perfect for readers seeking a compelling story of friendship, fate, and redemption. ## Description Buy Holes Reprint by Sachar, Louis (ISBN: 8601234593263) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Essential Reading - Amazing book. Hard to put down. Great Story Review: A Timeless Tale of Friendship and Perseverance - Louis Sachar's Holes is a beloved classic in children's literature, and for good reason. This novel is a masterclass in storytelling, combining elements of adventure, mystery, and social commentary to create an engaging and memorable narrative that appeals to readers of all ages. Initially recommended to me by an author of a writing tutorial book, Holes quickly struck a chord with its familiar yet fresh storytelling. I soon realized that I had seen the movie adaptation of Holes, which only deepened my appreciation for Sachar's original work. As the writing tutorial author suggested, this book is a treasure trove of writing techniques, making it an excellent study for aspiring writers. The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is wrongfully sent to a labor camp where he and other boys are forced to dig holes in the desert. The plot masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the history of Stanley's family curse and the mysterious outlaw Kissing Kate Barlow. Through these interwoven tales, Sachar explores themes of fate, justice, and redemption. What makes Holes particularly remarkable is its accessibility. The language is straightforward and clear, making it easy for younger readers to follow, while the depth of the narrative ensures that older readers remain engaged. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their unique quirks and backstories that add richness to the plot. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 689,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 210 in Action & Adventure for Children (Books) 1,881 in Mysteries & Detective Stories for Children 3,433 in Fiction About Friendship for Children | | Book 1 of 2 | Holes | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (34,434) | | Dimensions | 13.34 x 1.73 x 19.38 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | Reception - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 0440414806 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0440414803 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 233 pages | | Publication date | 1 May 2000 | | Publisher | Yearling Books | | Reading age | 9 - 11 years, from customers | ## Images ![Holes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wiZw1LEXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Reading *by S***R on 4 March 2026* Amazing book. Hard to put down. Great Story ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Timeless Tale of Friendship and Perseverance *by R***I on 26 June 2024* Louis Sachar's Holes is a beloved classic in children's literature, and for good reason. This novel is a masterclass in storytelling, combining elements of adventure, mystery, and social commentary to create an engaging and memorable narrative that appeals to readers of all ages. Initially recommended to me by an author of a writing tutorial book, Holes quickly struck a chord with its familiar yet fresh storytelling. I soon realized that I had seen the movie adaptation of Holes, which only deepened my appreciation for Sachar's original work. As the writing tutorial author suggested, this book is a treasure trove of writing techniques, making it an excellent study for aspiring writers. The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is wrongfully sent to a labor camp where he and other boys are forced to dig holes in the desert. The plot masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the history of Stanley's family curse and the mysterious outlaw Kissing Kate Barlow. Through these interwoven tales, Sachar explores themes of fate, justice, and redemption. What makes Holes particularly remarkable is its accessibility. The language is straightforward and clear, making it easy for younger readers to follow, while the depth of the narrative ensures that older readers remain engaged. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their unique quirks and backstories that add richness to the plot. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece of funny, quirky, yet moving brilliance. Read it! *by E***. on 13 January 2011* This book arrived on my shelves in that roundabout way that can sometimes yield such excellent results. I noticed that there was a film called 'Holes'. I saw a book called 'Holes' appearing in countdowns of favourite novels, and even on the BBC Big Read list. A few years later, I happened to see the film. Another year or two later and I suddenly thought 'Hey, I want to read that book!' So I ordered it and voila! There it was, on my shelves. And thank heavens this wonderful process went without a hitch, because I'd have missed a treat... Stanley Yelnats is on his way to Camp Green Lake, a remote correctional facility which runs on the basis that young offenders will become better people by digging holes across the vast empty lake bed. One hole every day, five feet across and five feet deep - and for heaven's sake, if you come across a yellow-spotted lizard, run for your life, because you do not want to be bitten by one of those. In between the narrative of Stanley's stay twist the old tales that have become Yelnat family myth: that of his great-great-grandfather Elya, whose broken promise led to an elderly Egyptian woman cursing him and his descendents, and of his great-grandfather, the first Stanley Yelnats, who was robbed by the notorious outlaw Kissin' Kate Barlow and left on the desert plain to die. As the novel progresses these tales begin to echo down the years, whispering clues and engineering coincidences, until Stanley begins to suspect there's more to the increasingly sinister Camp Green Lake than meets the eye... This book has everything. A wicked sense of humour and a divine sense of the bizarre. A haunting backdrop and a weepie moment or three. A motley crew of heroes and villains sweeping across the generations. Rattlesnakes and magic mountains, onions and sneakers - oh, and LOTS of holes. Look, just take my word for it, okay? 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