Louis Sachar
American author of children's and young adult fiction, best known for the novel "Holes" and the Wayside School series; recipient of the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award.
Books
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1. There's A Boy In The Girls' Bathroom
A troubled, lonely elementary school boy labeled the worst kid in class lashes out and behaves badly until a patient school counselor sees past his defenses, listens to him, and helps him build self-respect; through her guidance and a tentative friendship with a classmate he begins to change his behavior, confront his fears, and learn responsibility, acceptance, and the possibility of a better life.
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2. Small Steps
A teenage boy recently released from a juvenile detention program tries to rebuild his life by taking steady work, making amends with people from his past, and saving money while resisting old habits; when he becomes involved with a young pop star and a ticket-reselling scheme that escalates into danger and legal trouble, he must confront the consequences of his choices and learn that real change happens in small, often difficult steps.
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