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“If only, if only," the woodpecker sighs,
"The bark on the tree was as soft as the skies."
While the wolf waits below, hungry and lonely,
Crying to the moo-oo-oon,
"If only, If only.”
― Louis Sachar, Holes

“It was all because of his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather!”
― Louis Sachar, Holes

“These are the facts: The Walker boat smashed into Sam’s boat. Sam was shot and killed in the water. Katherine Barlow was rescued against her wishes. When they returned to the shore, she saw Mary Lou’s body lying on the ground. The donkey had been shot in the head. That all happened one hundred and ten years ago. Since then, not one drop of rain has fallen on Green Lake. You make the decision: Whom did God punish?”
― Louis Sachar, Holes

“Onions!”
― Louis Sachar, Holes

“You thirsty?" Zero asked. "No," said Stanley. "Because you have three full jars of water," said Zero. "I thought maybe it was getting too heavy for you. If you drink some, it will lighten your load." "I'm not thirsty," said Stanley. "But if you want a drink, I'll give you some." "I'm not thirsty," said Zero. "I was just worried about you." Stanley smiled. "I'm a camel," he said. [...] When they did finally take a drink, they agreed to do it at the same time. [...] "You know I'm not thirsty," Stanley said, as he unscrewed the lid. "I'm just drinking so you will." "I'm just drinking so you will," said Zero. They clinked the jars together and, each watching the other, poured the water into their stubborn mouths.”
― Louis Sachar, Holes

“He looked over at Zero sleeping near him. Zero's face was lit in the starlight, and
there was a flower petal in front of his nose that moved back and forth as he
breathed. It reminded Stanley of something out of a cartoon. Zero breathed in, and
the petal was drawn up almost touching his nose. Zero breathed out, and the petal
moved toward his chin. It stayed on Zero's face for an amazingly long time before
fluttering off to the side.
Stanley considered placing it back in front of Zero's nose, but it wouldn't be the same.”
― Louis Sachar, Holes