{"product_id":"small-steps-by-louis-sachar-rare-books","title":"Small Steps by Louis Sachar [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k8xef8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSmall Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a young adult novel by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Sachar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and serves as a companion book to the acclaimed novel \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHoles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The story follows Theodore “Armpit” Johnson after his release from Camp Green Lake. Determined to build a better life, Armpit takes small, steady steps toward success by working hard, attending school, and staying out of trouble. His plans are challenged when he becomes involved in selling concert tickets for a famous pop star, leading him into a world of deception, friendship, romance, and difficult choices. Through Armpit's experiences, the novel explores themes of personal growth, responsibility, redemption, friendship, and the importance of making ethical decisions. The book presents an inspiring message that meaningful change often comes through patience, perseverance, and a series of small positive actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1707\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLouis Sachar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American writer best known for his award-winning children's and young adult fiction. Born in 1954, he studied economics before working as a teacher's aide, an experience that inspired many of his early stories. Sachar gained widespread recognition for writing \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHoles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which won both the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNewbery Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNational Book Award for Young People's Literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. His works are admired for their memorable characters, humor, imaginative storytelling, and thoughtful exploration of social and personal issues. Through books such as \u003cem data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eSmall Steps\u003c\/em\u003e, Sachar has become one of the most respected authors in contemporary children's and young adult literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":49247306645761,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sss_e6513dea-9a4b-4251-bf80-9307d551dcac.jpg?v=1781160354","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/small-steps-by-louis-sachar-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}