When I was at school, our English teacher only made us watch the movie of 'Holes'. I think it had only recently come out, maybe that's why, or maybe we were short on time, I dunno. I enjoyed it well enough - and Even Stevens era Shia Labeouf, what a cutie - but I always kinda wished we'd read the book. 
 Fast forward to many years later: I recently came across 'Holes' in a bargain bin and finally decided to do what I didn't do all those years ago, and read the book. 
 I really enjoyed it.