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For this book club, we will be using the book Holes by Louis Sachar. You can purchase it in digital, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats. It is also available at many local libraries. This is the only book you will need for this book club.

You will also need a notebook for your notes, copywork, dictation, and journaling.

Note to the Parent:

This novel includes themes of injustice, punishment, and survival, as well as mild violence and peril related to digging holes in extreme heat, threats from authority figures, and encounters with dangerous animals. There are references to crime, detention, and generational trauma, but no graphic violence, sexual content, or slurs. The story balances serious ideas with humor and hope, making it a strong choice for upper elementary and middle school readers.

As with any children's resource, please refer to trusted sources for reviews before reading. For your reference, we have linked Common Sense Media's review.