Here's why:
* Third-person: The story is told from an outside perspective, using pronouns like "he," "she," and "they."
* Limited: We only see the story through the eyes of one character – Stanley Yelnats. We know his thoughts, feelings, and experiences, but we don't have access to the inner thoughts of other characters unless Stanley is directly told about them.
This perspective allows the reader to deeply understand Stanley's journey and his internal struggles, while also maintaining suspense as we learn about the other characters and the mysteries of Camp Green Lake gradually.