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by Louis Sachar (Author)
The heartfelt young adult sequel to HOLES, the bestselling Newbery Award book and movie sensation!
"Louis Sachar is magic to the toughest circle of critics: librarians, children's booksellers, teachers - and, most of all, kids."-USA TodayTwo years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But it's hard when you have a record and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in Armpit is Ginny, his ten-year-old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps. Armpit seems to be on the right path until X-Ray, a buddy from Camp Green Lake, comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme. X-Ray's plan leads to a chance encounter with teen pop sensation Kaira DeLeon, the Beyoncé of her time, and suddenly Armpit's life spins out of control. Only one thing is certain: he'll never be the same again. Combining his signature wit with a unique blend of adventure and deeply felt characters, Sachar explores issues of race, the nature of celebrity, the invisible connections that shape a person's life, and what it takes to stay the course. Doing the right thing is never a wrong choice--but always a small step in right direction.
Author Biography
LOUIS SACHAR is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Holes, which won the Newbery Medal, the National Book Award, and the Christopher Award, as well as numerous other award-winning titles for young adults and children. His latest is The Magician of Tiger Castle, a modern fantasy classic and his first novel for adults.
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: January 08, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Small Steps
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 7
