{"product_id":"9780385661584","title":"Small Steps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe young adult follow-up to the bestselling Newbery Award book and movie sensation, \u003ci\u003eHoles\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Two 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 believe in Armpit is Ginny, his ten-year-old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Armpit 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\u003e Combining 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Sachar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":51511781720362,"sku":"9780385661584","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/files\/BNCImageAPI_c0d04d73-9071-41a7-87f2-33b14de84c75.jpg?v=1778213686","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/products\/9780385661584","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}