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  Stanley Yelnats has always had bad luck; but he never could have imagined it would have landed him in a juvenile detention centre for a crime he didn’t commit. Every day, he and six other boys have to dig a hole each a day, in order to “build character”- and if they find anything interesting, they are to report it to the Warden immediately. But is there more to it than that? Writing Style Although Holes is aimed at kids/teens, the writing didn’t seem simple and patronising to younger readers. The story line was developed and complex, making for an interesting read. At the same time, the book was readable and didn’t use unnecessary words and phrases. It also touches upon issues such as racial segregation and sexism, which I thought was a good way to introduce young people to these issues.  Holes is quite a short read- it could probably be finished in a day- but I did feel this meant it was tied up quite hastily, and a lot of random things happened all at once.  Character...

Genre : Adventure Rating out of 10:  8.5 Publisher: Usbourne Publishing LTD First Published: 2017 Plot When Violet's father gets a new job, he, Violet and Violet's mother have to move to perfect, a small town in the middle of nowhere. People there have to wear glasses to stop them from going blind, and at school she gets in trouble for the tiniest, most trivial things. Violet quickly realises something is wrong... especially after her father disappears. After meeting Boy, though, Violet learns her father isn't the only one. The Watchers are hiding a secret... General Writing The book uses very descriptive language, making it interesting to read.  The  storyline itself is constantly moving, so I couldn't fault that. Overall, the writing is excellent. Characterisation The good characters in this story are instantly likeable and relatable, and Helena Duggan does a superb job of portraying the antagonists.  Front Cover They say never to judge a book by its co...