Author Study of Louis Sachar By Katy Gladden http://www.louissachar.com/Bio.htm

Biography Mr. Sachar was born on March 20, 1954 in New York. At the age of nine, he moved to Tustin, California with his family. He attended the University of California at Berkeley and graduated in 1976. While in college he worked as a classroom aide and yard teacher at Hillside Elementary School.

Biography Later on, he attended Hastings Law School in San Francisco and graduated in 1980. After graduation, he passed the bar and worked part-time as a law practitioner.

Biography In 1989, Mr. Sachar was able to discontinue practicing law in order to pursue his interest as a children’s writer on a full-time basis. Mr. Sachar currently lives with his wife and daughter in Austin, Texas. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/610600

Inspiration Mr. Sachar often wrote as a result of his own personal observation of children. His first novel, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, is based on his experiences at Hillside Elementary School. Some of the characters reflect the personalities of several of his previous Hillside Elementary students. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sideways-stories-from-wayside-school-louis-sachar/1000061447?ean=9780380698714&itm=1&usri=sideways%2bstories%2bfrom%2bwayside%2bschoolWorks Cited

Writing Style The author utilizes a humorous and simplistic writing style as exemplified in the story called There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/There%27s_a_Boy_in_the_Girls%27_Bathroom

Themes Often he writes about the underdog who rises to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles as in the novel, Holes. Author Quote: "I'm not saying it's going to be easy. Nothing in life is easy. But that's no reason to give up.” Author Quote: “You'll be surprised what you can accomplish if you set your mind to it. After all, you only have one life, so you should try to make the most of it." http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/holes-louis-sachar/1100014971?ean=9780440414803&itm=1&usri=holes http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/6569.Louis_Sachar

Sideways Series Sideways Stories From Wayside School Series http://morguefile.com/archive/view/display/700089

Books 1989: Wayside School is Falling Down 1989: Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School 1994 More Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School 1995: Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/189444

Marvin Redpost Series 1992: Kidnapped at Birth 1993: Why Pick On Me? 1993: Is He a Girl? 1994: Alone in His Teacher’s House http://www.amazon.com/Kidnapped-Birth-Marvin-Redpost-paper/dp/0679819460/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1308106987&sr=1-1

Marvin Redpost Series 1999: Class President 2000: Super Fast Out of Control! 2000: A Magic Crystal? http://www.amazon.com/Class-President-Marvin-Redpost-Stepping/dp/067988999X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1309558183&sr=1-2

Holes Series Mr. Sachar’s most successful work is Holes which was written in 1998. http://www.google.com/search?q=books+by+Louis+Sachar&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=pSM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VB74TdHMKorTiALq_bD9DA&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=989&bih=760

Holes Book Awards 1998: Holes The National Book Award New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of the Year New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Boston Globe-Horn Book Award http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/agree-terms.php

Holes Book Awards Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year Newbery Medal (1999) Became a major motion picture by Disney http://www.morguefile.com/archive/display/138385

Other Books in Holes Series 2003: Stanley Yelnats’ Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake 2006: Small Steps http://www.amazon.com/Small-Steps-Readers-Circle-ebook/dp/B000FCKPPI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1309556183&sr=8-9

Other Books 1981: Johnny’s in the Basement 1983: Someday Angeline 1987: Sixth Grade Secrets 1988 There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom

Other Books 1989: The Boy Who Lost His Face 1991: Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes 1992: Monkey Soup 2010: The Cardturner http://morguefile.com/archive/view/display/66838

What I Think That Students Should Know About the Author Mr. Sachar frequently bases his characters on real people that he has met throughout his life. Often, his characters face adversity and learn how to deal with these issues effectively. http://www.google.com/search?q=books+by+Louis+Sachar&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=pSM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VB74TdHMKorTiALq_bD9DA&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=989&bih=760

What I Think Students Should Know About the Author Mr. Sachar writes realistic fiction about situations that students might face on a daily basis such as: peer group acceptance, racism, and bullying.

What I Think That Students Should Know About the Author http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.qbd.com.au/products/l/8478/9780747548478.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.qbd.com.au/product/9780747548478 Mr. Sachar’s simplistic writing style incorporates humorous themes and creative plot structure to formulate a children’s story that connects with a reader.

What I Think Students Should Know About the Author   http://morguefile.com/archive/view/display/760506 I would recommend this author, who has the gift of universal writing appeal, to anyone of any age.

Which Louis Sachar Book Would You Like To Read? http://www.google.com/search?q=books+by+Louis+Sachar&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=pSM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VB74TdHMKorTiALq_bD9DA&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=989&bih=760

Works Cited Lodge, Sally. "Louis Sachar." Publishers Weekly 254.30 (2007): 26. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011. Sachar, Sherre, and Carla Sachar. "Louis Sachar." Horn Book Magazine July 1999: 418+. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011. Wroble, Lisa A. "Louis Sachar." Guide to Literary Masters & Their Works (2007): 1. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011.