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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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With frizzy orange hair, a plus-sized body, sarcastic demeanor, and "unique learning profile," Danielle Levine doesn't fit in even at her alternative high school. While navigating her doomed social life, she writes scathing, self-aware, and sometimes downright raunchy essays for English class. As a result of her unfiltered writing style, she is forced to see the school psychologist and enroll in a "social skills" class. But when she meets Daniel, another social misfit who is obsessed with the cult classic film The Big Lebowski, Danielle's resolve to keep everyone at arm's length starts to crumble.

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Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, recieving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

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Alexie's National Book Award winner chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. Includes poignant drawings that reflect the character's art.
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About the Author

Lauren Roedy Vaughn is an award-winning educator who has spent twenty years teaching English to high school students with language-based learning disabilities. Lauren lives with her husband in Los Angeles, where she is an avid yogini and Big Lebowski nut.
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tw.moran, March 20, 2013 (view all comments by tw.moran)
One of the best coming of age books! It made me laugh, cry and makes you really appreciate the value of family and friendship! I had the opportunity to attend Mr. Alexie event on March 12th, I left not disappointed!
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Loretta Esparza, January 30, 2013 (view all comments by Loretta Esparza)
Sherman Alexie cleverly and humorously intertwines friendship, family relationships, and the inherent joys and hardships of humanity along with those of a modern Native American experience. Amidst adverse living and educational conditions, the main character has also been marked by congenital disease, making him an easy target of ridicule. His dreams and goals are supported in different ways--but not necessarily understood--by his dysfunctional family and best friend, who is somewhat of a social pariah himself amongst a community defined by alcoholism, poverty, ignorance, and mundaneness. The boys longtime bond and deep friendship cause them to greatly influence each other amidst circumstances and events that do not always favor or nurture their friendship. This story is memorable and fantastic not only for its honesty and humor, but because of how the main character realizes and exhibits strong and excellent values that emerge from his existential and day-to-day struggles.
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I read this book to see if it was right for my nephew (freshly 13) and found that it is right for everyone I know. It's beautiful, smart and funny and relays tragedy, humor, and resilience. Much laughing and crying and warmth. Alexie's voice is sure and true and he doesn't talk down to us for a minute. I love this book.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316013697
Author:
Alexie, Sherman
Publisher:
Little, Brown Young Readers
Illustrator:
Forney, Ellen
Author:
Vaughn, Lauren Roedy
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Native American
Subject:
People & Places - United States
Subject:
Social Issues - Adolescence
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General
Subject:
Race relations
Subject:
Indian reservations
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2009
Edition Description:
Hardback
Publication Date:
20090431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 1 lb
Age Level:
12-17
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"Synopsis" by , Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live.The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, recieving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
"Synopsis" by , Alexie's National Book Award winner chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. Includes poignant drawings that reflect the character's art.
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