Themes

Love-This theme obviously states the relationship between Armpit and Kaira. They love each other a lot. To prove this kaira wrote him a letter saying telling him her true feelings. They kissed and Kaira invited him to come all the way to San Fransisco. They each told something embarrassing about each other. That shows that they are comfortable around each other.

Betrayal-This theme clearly states the reaction of El Genius when he tried to kill Kaira and Doofus. It was so unexpected but defiantly defines betrayal.

Friendship-In this novel friendship is shown by the relationship of Armpit and Ginny. They help each other out and give each other advise. Armpit helps her with her disability which really makes her feel like someone cares about her. This shows a deep bond between Armpit an Ginny.

Book Review

Small Steps
By: Louis Sachar
Reviewed by: Morgan Hatch
*****(* out of five)


After reading this book I realized that anyone can change and make a difference. This heart warming adventure is about a 17 year old kid named Armpit and he is gradually trying to get his life back on track, by taking small steps. He seems to be going along fine until his friend X-Ray comes up with another one of his "get rich quick scheme". That's when the wheels start to turn and things start getting bad for Armpit. The second character is Kaira. She is a famous pop-star who lives in a totally different like style. But she gets bored of traveling all the time and she has no friends so she gets pretty lonely. Through out the story the two different life styles collide and they will change forever.

Through out this book it always made me wonder what would happen next. I was hard for me to put it down. I like how the author left you hanging on each chapter, then picks up the same pace again. He adds a surprising scene which makes you think a lot about. He uses a descriptive vocabulary which makes you feel like your with the characters. My favorite character is Armpit because I can relate to him. He is very thoughtful and is willing to help someone in need.

I would recommend this to girls and boys in 5th to 7th grade. It has some brief language and sexual humor. I think that this book of full of adventure mischief and is so good you cant put it down. If you like Holes  then I would defiantly recommend this book to you.