Stanley Yelnats

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Respect makes a good leader because when you have respect for others they like to give respect back you know treat people how you would like to be treated. As matter of fact in fifth grade I remember being seated in Mrs:McKennys class, on our reading rug and, she decided to read us the book Holes. I remember the main character's name was Stanley Yelnats, (which is stanley spelt backwards). Stanley was the most important character because he resembles very good leadership. It starts with Stanley accused of stealing a pair of shoes. For this reason he is being sent to a camp where they have to dig holes. In fact they had the kids dig these hole because they believe in the legend of Kiss’n Kate Barlow. Her legend is, somewhere in the dessert

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