Holes

In Holes by Louis Sachar, Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake, a boys’ detention center where inmates dig endless holes under the scorching sun. The camp claims to build character, but Stanley soon suspects the warden is searching for something buried beneath the dried-up lake. As he uncovers the truth, Stanley begins to break the family curse that has plagued generations of Yelnatses. Blending mystery, humor, and redemption, this award-winning classic explores fate, friendship, and the power of perseverance.