Holes
by Louis Sachar
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
Stanley Yelnats is wrongly convicted of theft and sent to a juvenile detention camp where inmates dig holes all day.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are instances of bullying and harsh treatment at the camp.
Mild, infrequent profanity may occur.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The camp environment can be intimidating but not truly scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human resilience.
No specific religious figures or themes are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceStanley shows resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty develop between the boys.
Themes of justice, redemption, and overcoming hardship are present.
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