Books mentioned:
Holes by Louis Sachar http://amzn.to/1asoQuk
Small Steps by Louis Sachar http://amzn.to/16jbtM3
Hoot by Carl Haaisen http://amzn.to/1fGBCwO
Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer http://amzn.to/1fGBGMR
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli http://amzn.to/1fGBHR6
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman http://amzn.to/16jbJus