Small Steps by Louis Sachar

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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