Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar

  • 5 stars across 41 books
Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his novels and plays quite a lot of bridge. His novel Holes has sold over 1.5 million copies in the Bloomsbury edition alone and Louis is the recipient of many of the world's best regarded book prizes, including the National Book Award and the Newbery Award.

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7th May 2015

Holes: The iconic childhood-defining phenomenon

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARDONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMEThe iconic, multi... MoreHoles: The iconic childhood-defining phenomenon

(116 reviews) Review
14th January 2016

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

The wonderfully funny and richly warm novel by the bestselling, award-winning author of HolesMeet Bradley Chalkers. He's... MoreThere's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom

(40 reviews) Review
6th August 2020

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

It's a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls's class on the thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. First of all, th... MoreWayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

(15 reviews) Review
2nd July 2007

Small Steps

A sequel to international bestseller Holes, in which favourite character Armpit tries to turn his life around in a brill... MoreSmall Steps

(8 reviews) Review
16th August 2010

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

There has been a terrible mistake. Wayside School was supposed to have been built with thirty classrooms all next to eac... MoreSideways Stories from Wayside School

(3 reviews) Review
11th August 2016

Fuzzy Mud

A funny, sinister and thought-provoking comic thriller from the multimillion-copy selling author of Holes. If you go dow... MoreFuzzy Mud

(3 reviews) Review
7th June 2010

The Cardturner

When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crap... MoreThe Cardturner

(2 reviews) Review
16th August 2010

Wayside School is Falling Down

'Watch closely,' said Mrs Jewls. 'You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil.' Then she push... MoreWayside School is Falling Down

(1 review) Review
5th March 2007

Dogs Don't Tell Jokes

'Why did the guy eat two dead skunks for breakfast?' 'Because dead ones squeal when you stick the fork in.' Gary W. Boon... MoreDogs Don't Tell Jokes

(1 review) Review
5th March 2007

The Boy Who Lost His Face

CURSED! David was only trying to be cool when he helped some other boys steal an old lady's cane. But when the plan back... MoreThe Boy Who Lost His Face

(1 review) Review
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