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Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But its hard when you have a record, and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in him is Ginny, his 10-year old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps. And he seems to be on the right path, until X-Ray, a buddy from Camp Green Lake, comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme. This leads to a chance encounter with teen pop sensation, Kaira DeLeon, and suddenly his life spins out of control, with only one thing for certain. Hell never be the same again.

In his first major novel since Holes, critically acclaimed novelist Louis Sachar uses his signature wit combined with a unique blend of adventure and deeply felt characters to explore issues of race, the nature of celebrity, the invisible connections that determine a persons life, and what it takes to stay on course. Doing the right thing is never a wrong choice–but a small step in the right direction.

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About the Author

Louis Sachar is the bestselling author of the award-winning novel Holes, as well as Stanley Yelnats Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake, Theres a Boy in the Girls Bathroom, Dogs Dont Tell Jokes, and the Marvin Redpost series, among many other books.

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Laurie Blum, September 4, 2006 (view all comments by Laurie Blum)
Just like Louis Sachar's previous book "Holes" ... his latest "Small Steps" has a very meaningful story line ... perfect holiday gift for young readers!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780385903332
Publisher:
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
Author:
Sachar, Louis
Author:
Sacher, Louis
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Friendship
Subject:
Singers
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
People with disabilities
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Situations / Friendship
Edition Description:
Library binding
Publication Date:
20060110
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.38x5.80x.93 in. .97 lbs.
Age Level:
12-12
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