Publisher | Bloomsbury Childrens |
ISBN 13 | 9781408864753 |
ISBN 10 | 1408864754 |
Editorial Review | A "New York Times" bestseller Starred Review: "Grounded in well-rounded central characters, this compelling novel holds as much suspense as fuel for discussion. "Booklist," Starred "Fast-paced. An exciting story of school life, and bullies that becomes a quick meditation on the promise and dangers of modern science." "Kirkus Reviews ""This engaging eco-cautionary tale... will captivate readers while giving them plenty to think about." "School Library Journal ."" . . vintage Sachar for the way it brings big ideas to everyday drama." "The Horn Book" "Sachar blends elements of mystery, suspense, and school-day life into a taut environmental cautionary tale." "Publishers Weekly" "An engrossing plot . . .a most entertaining ride . . . .Readers will devour this delightful book just as they did with HOLES. A unique story that keeps readers on their toes." "VOYA ""Sachar is a master at compact and unintimidating plotting; the school story unfolds with swift authenticity in its own right and then becomes tautly suspenseful." ""The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books " ."" . .lively narrative . . . snappy dialogue and plenty of action." "Shelf Awareness "" |
About the Author | Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his novels and plays quite a lot of bridge. His novel Holes has sold over 1.5 million copies in the Bloomsbury edition alone and Louis is the recipient of many of the world's best regarded book prizes, including the National Book Award and the Newbery Award. Holes was the first Liverpool City Read title and won the Sheffield Book Award in the UK. |
Language | English |
Format | Paperback |
Author | Louis Sachar |
Number of Pages | 256 |
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