Even before the revolution in young adult literature and fiction of the past decades, Louis Sachar was an A-lister and luminary for young readers. This biography delves into his origins and his rise to full-time author. It reveals the stories behind his beloved titles, including his early beginnings with the Wayside School series through to his breakthrough with Holes in 1998, later made into a major motion picture. This biography of the National Book Award and Newbery Medal-winning author will inspire both casual YA fiction fans and aspiring writers alike.