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| | Books: Louis Sachar's Success Story |
 | | Holes, the comically suspenseful story of a boy, a desert, and a generations-old curse, is the first book ever to win both awards in the same year. |
 | | Holes, which was written for ages 12 and up, has received particular praise for its structure, pacing, and use of folklore motifs. |
 | | In both theme and complexity, Holes is a book suitable for children slightly older than the elementary school set who have enjoyed Sachar's previous books, such as the Marvin Redpost series. |
| www.austinchronicle.com /issues/vol18/issue26/books.sachar.html (2063 words) |
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