Holes, Chapters 41-45, Grades 6

In the final chapters, 41-45, of 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, the story reaches its climax and resolution. These chapters resolve the mysteries of Camp Green Lake, the treasure, and the curse that has followed the Yelnats family. As you read, consider how the themes of the novel are concluded and how the characters' journeys come to an end.

How do Stanley and Zero manage to prove their innocence and secure their freedom from Camp Green Lake?

What is the significance of the treasure they find, and how does it relate to the history of Green Lake and the Yelnats family?

Discuss how the curse of the Yelnats family is finally lifted. What events lead to this resolution?

Reflect on the transformation of Camp Green Lake by the end of the novel. What changes occur, and what do they symbolize?

Analyze how the themes of friendship, justice, and fate are resolved in the final chapters. How do these resolutions contribute to the overall message of the novel?