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Small Steps

By Louis Sachar

Adjectives

engaging thought-provoking heartfelt

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Two years after leaving Camp Green Lake, Theodore 'Armpit' Johnson is determined to rebuild his life in Austin, Texas. With a steady job and support from his ten-year-old neighbour, Ginny, who has cerebral palsy, he's making progress. However, when his old friend X-Ray proposes a ticket-scalping scheme for a pop concert, Armpit's resolve is tested. This leads to an unexpected friendship with teen star Kaira DeLeon and a series of events that challenge his commitment to taking small steps towards a better future.

About the author

Louis Sachar is a well-known author who writes exciting and funny books for children. He is most famous for his book 'Holes', which has won many awards and has also been made into a film. Louis enjoys creating stories with interesting characters and surprising twists that keep readers guessing until the very end.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2007

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