Small Steps
(5 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Small Steps is the indirect sequel to Holes and follows the fortunes of its protagonist, Armpit, once he leaves Camp Green Lake and returns home. He's happy enough trying to earn an honest living as a landscape gardener but two events conspire to send his easy life off the rails.
First his friend X-ray cooks up a scam to make a tidy fortune as a ticket tout, and second, he falls in love with a young and hugely famous singer. Just as joyous as Holes, Small Steps is full of appealing characters and weaves a similarly complex plot with skill.
The ending is not quite as strong as Holes in terms of its resolution, but fans of that first book will not be disappointed.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Anonymous, 13 February 2023
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the best book ive ever read but im 12 and my younger sister is 10 and i dont think she should read it and definately a 8 year old shouldnt read it as it is not appropriate and has some references. overall amazing book but change the age rating to 11 or 12 +
tracy , 18 February 2021
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Not as good as Holes but still good
AMC, 10 June 2016
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I don't think Small Steps was as great as Holes but it is still great.
anonymous, 16 October 2015
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A good book which hold a good bond between the reader and characters within the book. It is relatable which makes it more better to read.
Qamar, 12 April 2015
It was great.