Task: Explanation
Input (English): Small Steps is a 2006 novel for young adults by Louis Sachar, first published by Delacorte Books (Dell). It is the sequel to "Holes", although the main character of "Holes", Stanley Yelnats, is only briefly and indirectly mentioned. Question: Small Steps is the sequel to the book released in what year? Answer: 1998
Output (English):  It is the sequel to Holes, although the main character of Holes, Stanley Yelnats, is only briefly and indirectly mentioned.