In holes novel what did hattie Parker see?

In the novel "Holes" by Louis Sachar, Hattie Parker sees the infamous outlaw Kissin' Kate Barlow in the town of Green Lake. Hattie is a witness to Kate's transformation from a schoolteacher to a notorious bandit after the town suffers from drought and social upheaval. This moment is pivotal as it connects the past with the present story of Stanley Yelnats and the history of the cursed land where the boys are digging. Hattie’s observation highlights the themes of change and the impact of history on the present.