Book Series · 2 Books

Holes Books

In order from Holes to Small Steps.

Holes
Small Steps
Holes
Holes
Small Steps
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Holes
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

Holes

By Louis Sachar, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator), Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator)

A cursed boy digs for secrets at a mysterious camp.

233 pages· 47,105 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Stanley Yelnats, plagued by a family curse, finds himself at Camp Green Lake, a detention center where boys dig endless holes. But these aren't just for character building. As Stanley unearths the truth, he must confront the camp's hidden motives and his own destiny. What lies beneath the dry lakebed, and can Stanley break the curse that haunts his family? Dive into this darkly humorous tale of mystery and redemption.
In reading order

Holes Series

2 books · Published 1998–2006

#1

Holes

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

A cursed boy digs for secrets at a mysterious camp.

#2

Small Steps

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2006

A risky scheme spirals out of control, threatening Armpit's fresh start.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Holes series?

There are 2 books in the Holes series. It began with Holes in 1998, and the newest book, Small Steps, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Holes books in?

Start with Holes and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Holes books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Holes book is the longest?

Holes is the longest book in the series at 47,105 words (233 pages).

Which Holes book is the shortest?

Small Steps is the shortest at 44,848 words (257 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Holes to life.

01

Louis Sachar

Author
02

Vladimir Radunsky

Illustrator
03

Bagram Ibatoulline

Illustrator

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