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Camp Green Lake is a dried-up lakebed in Texas, where it never rains and rattlesnakes and yellow-spotted lizards thrive. The oppressive heat and forced labor create a tense, almost surreal atmosphere.

Stanley Yelnats (the unlucky, kind-hearted hero), Zero (the quiet, brilliant boy who can’t read), and the sadistic Warden (who paints her nails with rattlesnake venom) are all unforgettable. the book holes

Throughout the book, Sachar explores several themes that resonate with readers, including: Camp Green Lake is a dried-up lakebed in