WELL I HAVEN'T REALLY READ THIS BOOK. . .MAYBE BECAUSE I HAVEN'T FOUND IT ANYWHERE AND THIS BOOK IS OBVIOUSLY NOT ABLE TO BE READ ON THIS WEBSITE! THIS SUCKS!!
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Small Steps
(2006, Fiction - Contemporary Fiction, Written by Louis Sachar)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Holes sequel is unlike predecessor; for tweens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About Small Steps
Parents need to know that this is pretty edgy for a book aimed at 10-year-olds. There are references to sex and drugs, a bit of pretty nasty violence, and the hero is involved, mostly through stupidity, in some shady dealings.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it's like for a convict trying to get his life together. How would you deal with the difficulties and unfairness? Why are his own parents so suspicious of him? Issues of race are also raised. Why are people afraid of Armpit? Is this reasonable? Another important theme is fame, which here is presented in a negative light. After reading about Kaira's life, would you want to be famous? Why or why not?
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Lives in IllinoisI rate this title on for age 14 and give itSTUPID BOOK!
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Simple amazing.
I am 14 years old, and I am an avid reader. This book is the BEST book I've ever read, and I'm pretty sure it will always be. I have read this four time, and I really think that I can read it all day long. From the beginning to the end; this book was glued to my hand. I HAD to finish reading this. This book is amazing, you will enjoy it if you read it.
- Lives in IowaI rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Small Steps
This book is one of the best books i've ever read. if you are thinking about reading this than you should read holes first. you shouldnt read this book if you are younger than 12 because they have books that have ideas about sex. children shouldnt read about that. but behind a couple little things this book is amazing. it teaches you things you need in the future.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
A boook that ahows Sachar's true writing skills!
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good book OK
I am 12 years old for the last 3 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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