{"product_id":"small-steps-9780385733151","title":"Small Steps","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Louis Sachar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: MixBZ\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: MixBZ\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Creative Writing, Fiction\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Friendship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSMALL STEPS is a contemporary young adult novel from Louis Sachar, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Newbery Award-winning smash hit phenomenon book and movie\/DVD sensation \u003ci\u003eHoles\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cardturner\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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 believes in Armpit is Ginny, his ten-year-old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45298517934231,"sku":"9780385733151","price":741.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780385733151.webp?v=1769284338","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/small-steps-9780385733151","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}