Middle Grade Takes-On Thursday

I just discovered this weekly meme sponsored by Book Craic to celebrate middle grade books.

How to take part:

• Post a picture of the front cover of a middle-grade book which you have read and would recommend to others with details of the author, illustrator and publisher.
• Open the book to page 11 and share your favorite sentence. 
• Write three words to describe the book.
• Either share why you would recommend this book, or link to your review.

Favorite Sentence from page 11:

“Stanley wasn’t sure if the bus driver meant for him to be careful going down the steps, or if he was telling him to be careful at Camp Green Lake.”

This Book in Three Words:

Humorous, Unique, Adventurous

Why I chose this book:

I chose this book because it’s a contemporary classic. Given that the book was written in 1998 and was made into a movie, it’s not new to middle grade fans. It’s still one of my favorites. Holes tells the story of Stanley Yelnats a boy falsely accused of stealing a pair of sneakers. He is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center where the “delinquents” are forced to dig holes as a character-building exercise. But Stanley suspects there’s more to the story, and is determined to uncover the mystery. I love Holes because it is filled with humor, adventure and crazy characters that kids love, while also touching upon meaningful themes and important life lessons.