{"product_id":"9780756991302","title":"Small Steps","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe heartfelt young adult sequel to HOLES, the bestselling Newbery Award book and movie sensation!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Louis Sachar is magic to the toughest circle of critics: librarians, children’s booksellers, teachers – and, most of all, kids.\"–\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArmpit 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining 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.","brand":"Perfection Learning Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42996539588669,"sku":"9780756991302","price":23.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780756991302_p0.jpg?v=1771571026","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780756991302","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}