A fantastic sequel to mega bestseller Holes, readers are reunited with Armpit and X-Ray in this brilliantly plotted and masterfully told adventure story Armpit and X-Ray are living in Austin, Texas. It is three years since they 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 there is so much building up against him? Charming and intelligent, Small Steps continues the story of one of Holes most beloved characters in new, vibrant setting - perfect for new readers and fans alike.