Small Steps
Louis Sachar

A sequel to Holes so you should probably order it. It was a good story but not great. Quick and easy to read with good (not always believable) characters and an interesting plot, but it lacked the "magic" of the ending of Holes. I wasn't sorry I read it, and I ordered it for our kids, but i t's not as good as Holes. Armpit (Theodore) is the main character, and he's been released from kiddie jail and now works for a landscaper (hey, he's good at digging!) when X-Ray comes along with a plan for making a quick buck. So begins the adventure.