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LOUIS SACHAR is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Holes, which won the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Christopher Award, as well as Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake; Small Steps, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award; and The Cardturner, a Publishers Weekly Best Book, a Parents' Choice Gold Award recipient, and an ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book. His books for younger readers include There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom, The  Boy Who Lost His Face, Dogs Don't Tell Jokes, and the Marvin Redpost series, among many others.

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Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher's House
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series shows what happens when Marvin gets his first job.
 
Marvin is really excited to take care of his teacher’s dog while she’s away. He’ll even earn a bonus if he does a good job! And he... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher's House
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
Trade Paperback

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series shows what happens when Marvin gets his first job.
 
Marvin is really excited to take care of his teacher’s dog while she’s away. He’ll even earn a bonus if he does a good job! And he... Read More
 





The Boy Who Lost His Face
Written by Louis Sachar
eBook

The classic novel from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover!
 
David is only trying to be cool when he helps some of the popular kids steal Old Lady Bayfield’s cane. But when the plan backfires, he’s the one the “old witch&rdquo... Read More
 





The Boy Who Lost His Face
Written by Louis Sachar
Trade Paperback

The classic novel from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover!
 
David is only trying to be cool when he helps some of the popular kids steal Old Lady Bayfield’s cane. But when the plan backfires, he’s the one the “old witch&rdquo... Read More
 





The Cardturner
Written by Louis Sachar
Trade Paperback

"The Newbery-winning author of Holes fulfills a need the world probably didn't even know it had . . . for smart and puzzle-minded teens . . ."—Booklist

The summer after junior year of high school looks bleak for Alton Richards. His girlfriend has dumped him, he has no money and no job, and...

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The Cardturner
Written by Louis Sachar
eBook

From Louis Sachar, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Newbery Medal for HOLES, comes the young adult novel THE CARDTURNER, an exploration of the human condition.
 
How are we supposed to be partners? He can’t see the cards and I don’t know the rules!
 
The summer after junior year of... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #5: Class President
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
Trade Paperback

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series stars Marvin and…the president of the United States?
 
The president of the United States is coming to visit Marvin’s class. He’s even going to answer one question from each kid! Plus the whole thing is... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #5: Class President
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series stars Marvin and…the president of the United States?
 
The president of the United States is coming to visit Marvin’s class. He’s even going to answer one question from each kid! Plus the whole thing is... Read More
 





Dogs Don't Tell Jokes
Written by Louis Sachar
Trade Paperback

A sidesplitting classic from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover!
 
Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian. It’s the rest of the kids in his class who think he’s just a goon. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior... Read More
 





Dogs Don't Tell Jokes
Written by Louis Sachar
eBook

A sidesplitting classic from Newbery Medalist and National Book Award winner Louis Sachar (Holes), with a brand-new cover!
 
Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand-up comedian. It’s the rest of the kids in his class who think he’s just a goon. Then the Floyd Hicks Junior... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #6: A Flying Birthday Cake?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on being the new kid at school.
 
When Marvin and Stuart sleep over at Nick Tuffle’s house for Nick’s birthday, they set up sleeping bags in the back yard. Stuart and... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #6: A Flying Birthday Cake?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
Trade Paperback

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on being the new kid at school.
 
When Marvin and Stuart sleep over at Nick Tuffle’s house for Nick’s birthday, they set up sleeping bags in the back yard. Stuart and... Read More
 





Fuzzy Mud
Written by Louis Sachar
Trade Paperback

From Louis Sachar, the multi-award-winning author of Holes, comes the New York Times bestseller that's been nominated for 13 state awards and counting!
 
They got lost.
The world got scared.
And the mud got fuzzy.

Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from Woodridge Academy together since elementary... Read More
 





Fuzzy Mud
Written by Louis Sachar
Hardcover

From the author of the acclaimed bestseller Holes, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a New York Times bestselling adventure about the impact we have—both good and bad—on the world we live in. 
 
Be careful. Your next step may be your last.
 
Fifth... Read More
 





Fuzzy Mud
Written by Louis Sachar
eBook

From the author of the acclaimed bestseller Holes, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a New York Times bestselling adventure about the impact we have—both good and bad—on the world we live in. 
 
Be careful. Your next step may be your last.
 
Fifth... Read More
 





Fuzzy Mud
Written by Louis Sachar
Hardcover Library Binding

From the author of the acclaimed bestseller Holes, winner of the Newbery Award and the National Book Award, comes a New York Times bestselling adventure about the impact we have—both good and bad—on the world we live in. 
 
Be careful. Your next step may be your last.
 
Fifth... Read More
 





Holes
Written by Louis Sachar
Paperback

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award! This #1 New York Times bestselling, modern classic in which boys are forced to dig holes day in and day out is now available with a splashy new look.

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has...

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Holes
Written by Louis Sachar
Trade Paperback

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award! This #1 New York Times bestseller is a modern classic that will remind readers that adventure is right around the corner--or just under your feet!

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has...

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Holes
Written by Louis Sachar
eBook

Winner of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award! This #1 New York Times bestselling, modern classic in which boys are forced to dig holes day in and day out is now available with a splashy new look.

Stanley Yelnats is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather and has...

Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #3: Is He a Girl?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
Trade Paperback

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on the differences between girls and boys!
 
When Casey Happleton tells Marvin that if you kiss your elbow you’ll turn into a girl, Marvin doesn’t believe it. Then Marvin kisses his... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #3: Is He a Girl?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series offers a sidesplitting take on the differences between girls and boys!
 
When Casey Happleton tells Marvin that if you kiss your elbow you’ll turn into a girl, Marvin doesn’t believe it. Then Marvin kisses his... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book series by Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar features one hilariously overactive imagination!
 
Marvin Redpost has never felt like he fits in with his family. So when he hears a news report about a missing prince who looks just like him, he knows exactly what... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
Trade Paperback

This chapter book series by Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar features one hilariously overactive imagination!
 
Marvin Redpost has never felt like he fits in with his family. So when he hears a news report about a missing prince who looks just like him, he knows exactly what... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #8: A Magic Crystal?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Amy Wummer
Trade Paperback

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is getting magical…or is it?
 
Marvin Redpost has a girlfriend—not a real girlfriend, just a girl who is a friend. And Casey Happleton is no ordinary girl. She lives in an old firehouse and she... Read More
 





Marvin Redpost #8: A Magic Crystal?
Written by Louis Sachar
Illustrated by Adam Record
eBook

This chapter book in Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost series is getting magical…or is it?
 
Marvin Redpost has a girlfriend—not a real girlfriend, just a girl who is a friend. And Casey Happleton is no ordinary girl. She lives in an old firehouse and she... Read More
 

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