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This is such an enjoyable book.
It is very much written with a real-world perspective from a the kids' point of view.
One of the reviews says that this is such a great jigsaw-puzzle of a book.
Sachar is very good about finding humor in some very difficult situations, and at examining character developement and changes over the plot of the book.
It is a very interesting blending of past and present storylines.
I thoroughly enjoy "young adult" literature, and always believe that good YA literature is g ...more
It is very much written with a real-world perspective from a the kids' point of view.
One of the reviews says that this is such a great jigsaw-puzzle of a book.
Sachar is very good about finding humor in some very difficult situations, and at examining character developement and changes over the plot of the book.
It is a very interesting blending of past and present storylines.
I thoroughly enjoy "young adult" literature, and always believe that good YA literature is g ...more
This was a fun book. Stanley gets sent to a camp for "bad kids" and he meets an interesting group of kids. He learns he must dig a giant hole every day. What are they looking for? The story jumps between past and present and unravels the mystery of Green Lake.
The main character was interesting, and I found myself intrigued by "Kissing Kate" and her story. ...more
The main character was interesting, and I found myself intrigued by "Kissing Kate" and her story. ...more
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