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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie

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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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Tiffany Davis, January 2, 2012 (view all comments by Tiffany Davis)
I read this for a children's literature class after reading some of the more famus novels like "Little Women" and "The Golden Compass". Like his poetry and adult prose, Alexie's young adult novel is refreshing with laugh out loud quality. And the mixed genre of cartooning with prose makes it fun for all ages.
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Julia with 3, September 17, 2011 (view all comments by Julia with 3)
One of the best books I've read all year -- whether for Y-A audiences or adult. It made me laugh, cry, and think big thoughts. What more could you ask from a book? Perfect for book clubs too.
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mizmeliss87, September 1, 2011 (view all comments by mizmeliss87)
This book is very honest about teenage boyhood, life as a Native American, tension between races, and much more. Sherman Alexie doesn't try to sugar-coat his characters but portrays them each as flawed individuals trying to figure out what the hell is going on their life right now. It is an amazing piece of work. It is full of light-hearted stories mixed in with raw and powerful emotions. Even though it is a young adult book, it is one of my favorite books to date.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316013697
Author:
Alexie, Sherman
Publisher:
Little, Brown Young Readers
Illustrator:
Forney, Ellen
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
Publication Date:
20090431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
229
Dimensions:
8.10x5.40x.80 in. .50 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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Product details 229 pages Little, Brown Young Readers - English 9780316013697 Reviews:
"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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