What must the boys at Camp Green Lake do Each Day?
In Louis Sachar’s Holes:
- The boys are forced to dig one hole each day, measuring 5 feet wide and 5 feet deep.
- They do this in scorching heat as part of their supposed rehabilitation.
- However, the truth is revealed later: the warden is exploiting the boys to search for a treasure buried by an outlaw named Kissing Kate Barlow.
The digging symbolizes perseverance, punishment, and personal growth throughout the story.