Treasures
Holes
Friendship and Betrayal, Family is the Key to Success, Self-to-Self, Treasures/Valuables
This quote goes along with family is the key to success are treasures and values because of how the character changed throughout the book. This character was really mean and controlling over the other kids in the Camp and his friends were basically his slaves. At the end of the book when he saw the relationship between Stanley and Zero he saw what true friends look like and wanted to change his past actions and start off on a clean slate. I think the true identity of this character was that deep inside he has a heart and nobody can take his integrity away.
"I really have to sit down."
"Just see if you can go a little-"
Zero collapsed.'
This quote has to do with friendship and betrayal because even though Zero and Stanley, also known as Caveman were betrayed by many of their "friends" at Camp, they still stayed strong friends throughout the whole process. Even at the end of the book these two protagonists stayed friends and helped each other find what they were looking for. For example, Zero found his mother with the money that was shared between him and Stanley. The chest that they found together they shared and equal amount of the millions of dollars that was rightfully theres and the curse was over. Since Stanley and Zero found out that they were related to Madam Zeroni and Stanley's great great grandfather which meant they were related they became next door neighbors and stayed true best friends for life.
"You better get wit it," he said "Or else you're going to be digging in the hottest part of the day." pg.32
This quote relates to the big event of the book because it shows a big event that is mostly going on. The kids at the camp are forced to dig holes that are 5x5ft everyday in order to "build up character."
"I'm not thirsty," Zero said, "I was just worried about you." Stanley smiled. "I'm a camel," he said. pg.192-193
The major theme in this book is that you will have friends that come and go. People will betray you in life. But if you find that one friend, like the Protagonist, Stanley did, you will go further in life.
"Hey, caveman! are you writing a letter to your mommy?" Zigzag asked. (caveman took it out of trash) pg.72
Stanley, the protagonist is always optimistic. He was sent to Camp Green Lake as a punishment for an act he did not do. He was writing to his mother to tell her that he was having a great time- which he wasn't, he didn't get angry at his friend for making fun.
No matter what situation you are in, make the best of it.
Summary...
Louis Sachar
- Christopher Award for Juvenile Fiction
- Notable Children's Book of the Year
- Horn Book Fare
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