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Louis Sachar, born on March 20, 1954, is an American author of children's literature. Known for his unique narrative style and profound thematic insights, his works have won the hearts of readers worldwide, with his novel 'Holes' being particularly popular.

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“Not counting Small Steps, I think Holes is my best book, in terms of plot, and setting, and the way the story revealed itself. It hasn’t changed my life, other than that I have more money than I did before I wrote it. I’m still too close to Small Steps to compare it to Holes.”

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“I'm no good at describing my books. 'Holes' has been out now for seven years, and I still can't come up with a good answer when asked what that book is about.”

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“I guess what led to me writing 'Holes' was having moved to Texas in 1991, and it was sort of my reaction to Texas.”

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“It was all because of his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealinggreat-great-grandfather!”

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“The bark on the tree was just a little softer.”

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Book:Holes

Source: Holes

“You make the decision: Whom did God punish?”

Book:Holes

Source: Holes

“There is no lake at Camp Green Lake.”

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Book:There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom: Rejacketed

Source: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom: Rejacketed

“Well, let me tell you something, Caveman. You are here on account of one person. If it wasn't for that person, you wouldn't be here digging holes in the hot sun. You know who that person is?" "My no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather.”

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Book:Holes

Source: Holes

“I never think of an entire book at once. I always just start with a very small idea. In 'Holes,' I just began with the setting; a juvenile correctional facility located in the Texas desert. Then I slowly make up the story, and rewrite it several times, and each time I rewrite it, I get new ideas, and change the old ideas around.”

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Author:Louis Sachar

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Born: March 20, 1954
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 81

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