Small Steps

In this engaging follow-up to the acclaimed novel Holes, Armpit returns home to Austin, Texas, aiming to rebuild his life after his time at Camp Green Lake. Supported by his ten-year-old neighbor Ginny, he faces challenges stemming from his past until a scheme proposed by an old friend, X-Ray, unexpectedly intertwines his life with the world of pop sensation Kaira DeLeon. Through themes of race, celebrity, and personal growth, Louis Sachar’s narrative emphasizes the importance of making the right choices, no matter how small they may seem.