Louis Sachar

4 summariesChildren's, Mystery, Young Adult

Louis Sachar is an American author known for his contributions to children's literature, particularly in the realm of fiction. He is best known for his novel "Holes," which won the National Book Award and the Newbery Medal, along with other works such as "Small Steps," "Fuzzy Mud," and "Someday Angeline." His writing often explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the challenges of growing up.

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Books by Louis Sachar

4 books available

Holes
Louis Sachar
4.0 (970k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Unjustly sent to a desert detention camp where he and other boys must dig a hole a day, Stanley Yelnats unearths a century-old family curse and a hidden treasure that could finally break it.
Small Steps
Louis Sachar
3.7 (17k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Two years after Camp Green Lake, Armpit's quiet effort to build a new life with his disabled neighbor Ginny faces disruption from a get-rich-quick scheme and a famous pop star, forcing him to confront his past and decide his future.
Fuzzy Mud
Louis Sachar
3.9 (9k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
When a shortcut through forbidden woods leads to an encounter with mysterious, mutating mud, two students accidentally unleash a global biological crisis that could redefine the future of life on Earth.
Someday Angeline
Louis Sachar
4.1 (2k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
An eight-year-old girl wants a normal life, but her extraordinary gifts make her an outcast. She finds acceptance with an outsider boy and an unusual teacher.