This book was great :-) If you have read Holes you will know some of the characters. My favourite characters were Armpit and X-Ray. The characters were good because they were funny; Sachar had me laughing to myself at many of the boys' actions. I would recommend this book to people who like comical novels. ENJOY...

It's a year since I read 'Holes' so the characters Armpit and X-ray felt like they were almost new to me again. Although the characters are in both books and there are references to Camp Green Lake, you don't really lose anything from not having read 'Holes'.
That said, it's nice to see what happens when the boys are back in society, and how apt their jobs are!! :)

Running alongside the story about Armpit and X-ray is another, the day to day life of pop star Kaira DeLeon. She's as confined by her lifestyle and entourage as the boys were when they were back in Camp Green Lake, and is desperate for a little teenage normality.

Ginny is a great character, she is ten, has cerebral palsy and lives next door to Armpit. Stereotypes in general are given a gentle bashing in this book, which is a good thing and makes you question your own unintentional prejudices or behaviour.

I'm not the target audience for 'Small Steps' but still found it enjoyable.

This is a great sequel to 'holes'. Thought-provoking with really good characterisation. It deals with important issues in a sensitive and gentle way. I really enjoyed it and would say that I too thought it was even better than 'holes'.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I like the American setting, the thoughtful characters, the mult-facted storyline, and the careful exploration of sensitive topics such as society's attitudes towards those with physical 'disabilities.'

I have just finished the book and I am gutted that it's over!!!

I give it 4 stars and not 5, simply because "Holes" was classic and this is 'merely' great!!!

Hope you enjoy it.

i really enjoyed reading this book. I thought it was even better than 'holes'. Its very witty and very cleverly written. It deals with racism, hatred and disabilities in a very thought provoking and clever way. Brilliant.