Small Steps

Small Steps is a deep and engrossing book that makes you wonder what will happen next on every turn of the page. This is a tale of friendship, young love, racism, and much more. Small Steps is a great book to read, with twists and unusual turns.

It all starts in Jack Dunvley’s yard…

Theodore (Armpit), who  was one of the prisoners at Camp Green Lake, gets involved in a ticket scam along with his friend, X-Ray. They meddle with bad guys and make promises that they are unable to keep. Things go horribly wrong, and everything turns into a blunder. Theodore is now a suspect in the ticket scam.

However, everything changes when Theodore meets his new love. Theodore keeps on volleying back and forth, unable to choose between letting  X-Ray go to prison or sacrifice his love for his friend. What will he choose?

My favourite part was when Theodore and his neighbour go to a concert where they get invited backstage. Things take an unexpected turn of events, leading on to a future that once seemed impossible coming to life.

My favourite character is Theodore because he is very determined to graduate from high school, get a job, and save  money. I think he is very hard working, resilient, and courageous, as he focuses on the future rather than his dark past.

Overall I liked this book. I loved the story plot and the way it reflected on real-life situations. However, at times I felt like the story dragged on a bit.

I would recommend reading Holes first, as it is a prequel to Small Steps and help readers understand the characters and the story better.