The rising action in the book Holes by Louis Sachar is a series of events that build tension and lead up to the climax. The story follows Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention center, where the boys are forced to dig holes every day.
As Stanley digs, he begins to uncover clues about the history of Camp Green Lake and the mysterious curse that has plagued his family for generations. The rising action includes several key events:
- Stanley’s arrival at Camp Green Lake and his initial struggles with the harsh environment and the other boys.
- The discovery of a fossilized fish in one of the holes, which hints at the lake’s past.
- Stanley’s growing friendship with another boy named Zero, who eventually runs away from the camp.
- Stanley’s decision to follow Zero into the desert, leading to their discovery of an old, buried treasure that is connected to the curse.
These events create a sense of anticipation and set the stage for the climax, where the true nature of the curse and the treasure is revealed.