Holes - Book & Feature Film

Sachar, L. (1998). Holes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Holes is a wonderful book with a twist of dark humor. Thanks to the storyline created by the author, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The main character, Stanley, is an unusual character that can demonstrate to readers the importance of staying strong in tough situations. In a world of literature that lacks strong characters and strories that appeal to boys, Holes helps to fill in the gap.
Holes was released by Walt Disney Pictures as a feature film in 2003. It was a huge success and an excellent movie. Although I generally find that book-based movies are far less interesting than the book, Holes happens to be an exception. The movie follows the book very closely and does not leave the viewer dissapointed and wondering why various parts of the story were not included. Louis Sachar not only authored the book but also wrote the screenplay for the movie. I would recommend both this book and movie to anyone who likes adventure, mystery, and humor.