--- product_id: 99657571 title: "Small Steps (Holes Book 2)" price: "NZ$21" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/99657571-small-steps-holes-book-2 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Small Steps (Holes Book 2) **Price:** NZ$21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Small Steps (Holes Book 2) - **How much does it cost?** NZ$21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/99657571-small-steps-holes-book-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Small Steps (Holes Book 2) eBook : Sachar, Louis: Kindle Store Review: A Wonderful Follow-Up with Heart, Growth, and Real-Life Lessons - Small Steps is a fantastic companion to Holes, and I’m so glad I picked it up. This book follows Armpit (Theodore), one of the characters from Camp Green Lake, as he tries to rebuild his life and make honest “small steps” toward a better future. It’s a very different story from Holes, but in a really good way, more personal, more emotional, and incredibly relatable. Louis Sachar does an amazing job showing how hard it can be to change your life while still keeping the writing fun, engaging, and easy to follow. The characters feel real, especially Armpit, who is trying so hard to do the right thing even when life keeps throwing challenges at him. The plot has the perfect mix of humor, heart, and suspense, and it kept me interested all the way through. I bought this for a young reader who loved Holes, and it was a great next step. It teaches meaningful lessons about perseverance, choices, friendship, and believing in yourself, all wrapped in a story that’s entertaining and easy to read. If you or your child enjoyed Holes, Small Steps is absolutely worth adding to your collection. A heartfelt, inspiring read! Review: grown up sequel - Just like Armpit, the tone and themes in the book have grown up since Holes. Great to have a follow up and see where life can take you after some tough times. The ending was maybe a bit sappy but it’s cool to see that maybe the story still isn’t over. Interesting how the title sinks in at the very end and delivers a positive message. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000FCKPPI | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #36,230 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #10 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Self-Esteem #12 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Self Esteem & Reliance #31 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Friendship | | Book 2 of 2 | Holes | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,822) | | Edition | Reprint | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 347 KB | | Grade level | 7 - 9 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0375840692 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 272 pages | | Publication date | February 28, 2006 | | Publisher | Delacorte Press | | Reading age | 9 - 13 years, from customers | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Not Enabled | | X-Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![Small Steps (Holes Book 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XnHnvO5NL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful Follow-Up with Heart, Growth, and Real-Life Lessons *by T***E on November 29, 2025* Small Steps is a fantastic companion to Holes, and I’m so glad I picked it up. This book follows Armpit (Theodore), one of the characters from Camp Green Lake, as he tries to rebuild his life and make honest “small steps” toward a better future. It’s a very different story from Holes, but in a really good way, more personal, more emotional, and incredibly relatable. Louis Sachar does an amazing job showing how hard it can be to change your life while still keeping the writing fun, engaging, and easy to follow. The characters feel real, especially Armpit, who is trying so hard to do the right thing even when life keeps throwing challenges at him. The plot has the perfect mix of humor, heart, and suspense, and it kept me interested all the way through. I bought this for a young reader who loved Holes, and it was a great next step. It teaches meaningful lessons about perseverance, choices, friendship, and believing in yourself, all wrapped in a story that’s entertaining and easy to read. If you or your child enjoyed Holes, Small Steps is absolutely worth adding to your collection. A heartfelt, inspiring read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ grown up sequel *by I***N on February 11, 2025* Just like Armpit, the tone and themes in the book have grown up since Holes. Great to have a follow up and see where life can take you after some tough times. The ending was maybe a bit sappy but it’s cool to see that maybe the story still isn’t over. Interesting how the title sinks in at the very end and delivers a positive message. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ SEQUEL TAKES "SMALL STEPS" WITH "SWEET-FEET" *by K***A on January 11, 2006* Louis Sachar the award-winning author of over twenty fiction and educational books for children including the Marvin Redpost and Wayside School series. Holes, won the prestigious National Book Award, the Newbery Medal, sold 6 million copies, and was successfully translated to film. Now we finally learn what life is like AFTER CAMP GREEN LAKE. "Small Steps" is a follow-up to Holes, it features ARMPIT aka Theodore Johnson, still digging holes, but now as a landscaper, trying to finish up high school. Armpit's new life is turned upside when X-Ray shows up with a ticket scalping scheme involving teen pop star, Kaira DeLeon. Armpit, who has been trying to take his own "small steps" to the straight and narrow, finds himself once again running afoul of the law. Eight years after Sachar's breakout hit with Holes, he needs to take big steps to fill "sweet-feet's" proverbal shoes. Does Sachar manage it? Yes, mostly, "Small Steps" is a good book, but not a great one. Sachar's voice is just as clear, and the situations are more realistic. He is most successful with relationships, like Armpit and Ginny a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy whose family lives on the other side of his family's East Austin duplex. The publisher should have resisted the temptation to call "Small Steps" a "companion to Holes" to reduce heavy expectations... especially since the obvious follow-up would be the story of Stanley, Zero and their newfound millions, instead of focusing on one of Camp Green Lake's less appealing characters. . --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/99657571-small-steps-holes-book-2](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/99657571-small-steps-holes-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*