--- product_id: 253475186 title: "Holes" price: "AED 49" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253475186-holes store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Award-winning bestseller Includes exclusive excerpts Intriguing mystery plot Holes **Price:** AED 49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the mystery beneath the surface—where every hole tells a story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Holes - **How much does it cost?** AED 49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253475186-holes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Rated & Loved:** 4.8-star rating from over 17,000 readers—don’t miss out on this cultural phenomenon. - • **Timeless Award-Winner:** Newbery Medal & National Book Award winner—join millions who’ve discovered this classic. - • **Bonus Content Included:** Exclusive excerpts from 'Small Steps' and 'Fuzzy Mud'—expand your literary journey. - • **Engaging Mystery Adventure:** Dive into a gripping story of curses, secrets, and redemption that keeps you hooked. - • **Boosts Empathy & Self-Respect:** Ranked #6 in Children’s Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect—perfect for mindful readers. ## Overview Holes is a critically acclaimed, award-winning young adult novel by Louis Sachar, blending mystery, adventure, and humor. It follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy sent to a detention camp where digging holes uncovers deeper secrets. Celebrated for its unique storytelling and character development, it’s a must-read for ages 10 and up, boasting top rankings and stellar reviews. ## Description 1 New York Times Bestseller - Newbery Medal Winner - National Book Award Winner - One Of Time Magazine'S 100 Best Ya Books Of All Time Dig Deep In This Award-Winning, Modern Classic That Will Remind Readers That Adventure Is Right Around The Corner--Or Just Under Your Feetstanley Yelnats Is Under A Curse. A Curse That Began With His No-Good-Dirty-Rotten-Pig-Stealing-Great-Great-Grandfather And Has Since Followed Generations Of Yelnatses. Now Stanley Has Been Unjustly Sent To A Boys' Detention Center, Camp Green Lake, Where The Boys Build Character By Spending All Day, Every Day Digging Holes Exactly Five Feet Wide And Five Feet Deep. There Is No Lake At Camp Green Lake. But There Are An Awful Lot Of Holes. It Doesn'T Take Long For Stanley To Realize There'S More Than Character Improvement Going On At Camp Green Lake. The Boys Are Digging Holes Because The Warden Is Looking For Something. But What Could Be Buried Under A Dried-Up Lake? Stanley Tries To Dig Up The Truth In This Inventive And Darkly Humorous Tale Of Crime And Punishment--And Redemption. A Smart Jigsaw Puzzle Of A Novel. --New York Times*Includes A Double Bonus: An Excerpt From Small Steps, The Follow-Up To Holes, As Well As An Excerpt From The New York Times Bestseller Fuzzy Mud. Review: Good read - Good read for a 10yr old Review: Good to read - Product as described ## Features - Holes Paperback - Stanley Yelnats is under a curse A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has since followed generations of Yelnats - Now Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys' detention center Camp Green Lake where the warden makes the boys "build character" by spending all day every day digging holes - Ages 10 and up ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #267 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect #7 in History #7 in Mysteries & Detective Stories for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 17,104 Reviews | ## Images ![Holes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wiZw1LEXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by E***L on 25 March 2026* Good read for a 10yr old ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good to read *by M***B on 19 February 2023* Product as described ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast delivery *by M***H on 14 September 2021* Printing quality is very good. And fast delivery ## Frequently Bought Together - Holes (Holes Series) - Where the Red Fern Grows - Bridge to Terabithia --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253475186-holes](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/253475186-holes) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*