Small Steps

Author: Louis Sachar

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  • : $15.95 AUD
  • : 9780747583455
  • : Bloomsbury
  • : Bloomsbury Children's Books
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  • : January 2007
  • : 198mm X 129mm
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  • : November 2006
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  • : Louis Sachar
  • : Holes
  • : Paperback
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  • : English
  • : FIC
  • : From 12
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Barcode 9780747583455
9780747583455

Description

The young adult follow-up to the bestselling Newbery Award book and movie sensation, Holes.


Two 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 believe 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 Beyonce 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.

Promotion info

Nationwide outdoor 6 sheet advetising Consumer press advertising Nationwide schools postcard campaign Teachar and librarian focussed advertising Reading guide available at www.louissachar.co.uk

Reviews

'Has Sachar's familar ease, intelligence, humour, suspense and humanity.' Sunday Times 'Readers of the first novel will not be disappointed as the story is as compelling as the first... sure to entrance readers.' Bookseller Children's Buyers Guide 'A pacy adventure, which leaves you cheering Armpit all the way to the finish line.' Good Book Guide 'Has a lot to recommend it - funny dialogue, a fast-moving story, some emotive scenes, an interesting central character.' Guardian

Author description

Louis Sachar is the author of many books for children including the Marvin Redpost and Wayside School series and the bestselling prize-winner Holes. Louis lives in Austin, Texas.