Small Steps

By: Louis Sachar

Narrated by: Curtis McClarin

Bloomsbury presents Small Steps by Louis Sachar, read by Curtis McClarin.

A sequel to international bestseller Holes, in which favourite character Armpit tries to turn his life around in a brilliantly plotted and masterfully told adventure story

Armpit is living in Austin, Texas. It is three years since he left the confines of Camp Green Lake Detention Centre and Armpit is taking small steps to turn his life around. He is working for a landscape gardener because he is good at digging holes, he is going to school and he is enjoying his first proper romance. But is he going to be able to stay out of trouble when old friend X-ray is on the scene?

Charming and intelligent, Small Steps continues the story of two of Holes' most beloved characters – perfect for new readers and fans alike.©2006 Penguin Random House LLC

Critic reviews

'Has Sachar's familar ease, intelligence, humour, suspense and humanity.'

'Readers of the first novel will not be disappointed as the story is as compelling as the first.... sure to entrance readers.'

'A pacy adventure, which leaves you cheering Armpit all the way to the finish line.'

'Has a lot to recommend it - funny dialogue, a fast-moving story, some emotive scenes, an interesting central character.'