In this sequel to Holes, Armpit is trying to turn his life around in Austin, Texas. It does not help that Armpit has a record and everyone expects the worst from him. The only person who believes in Armpit is his next door neighbour, Ginny. Together, they take small steps as they try to move forward. Former Camp Green Lake resident, X-Ray, show up with a quick-get-rich scheme. Armpit agrees to X-Ray's scheme to sell concert tickets at an inflated price. With two tickets left over, Armpit takes Ginny to the concert. It is discovered that the tickets are counterfeit and Armpit is beaten and handcuffed by the police. Teen pop sensation, Kaira Deleon, invites Ginny and Armpit to view the concert from the backstage. Surrounding Kaira are her management team who abuse her finances and her manage, who is plotting to kill Kaira. Armpit must learn to overcome obstacles that keep him from reaching his goals in life.

English language arts grade 8 (2009).