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Holes books in order A series by Louis Sachar

The Holes series by Louis Sachar has 3 books (2 novels and 1 shorter work), from Holes (May 1998) to Small Steps (Jan 2006). Read it in order, starting with Holes.

Reading order: 1 Holes (1998) · 2 Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake (2003) · 3 Small Steps (2006)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Holes books in order

  1. 1.

    Holes (May 1998)

    240 pages★ 4.3 (198 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake (Mar 2003)

    96 pages

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  3. 3.

    Small Steps (Jan 2006)

    272 pages★ 3.6 (7 ratings)

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Holes FAQ

How many Holes books are there?
There are 3 Holes books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Holes books in?
In publication order, starting with Holes (May 1998): 1 Holes (1998) · 2 Stanley Yelnats' Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake (2003) · 3 Small Steps (2006).
What is the first Holes book?
Holes (May 1998).
What is the latest Holes book?
Small Steps (Jan 2006).
Is the Holes series finished?
There have been no new Holes books since 2006.
Did Louis Sachar write other series?
Yes: Wayside School.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.