The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Alexie, Sherman
ISBN: 9780316013697
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Bestselling author 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 by Ellen Forney 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 was destined to live.

With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and four-color interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Alexie, Sherman
  • ISBN: 9780316013697
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.10 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 288
  • Publication Year: 2009

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  • Heartbreaking and witty

    Gillian P. - 1 year 7 months ago

    I heard a radio interview of Sherman Alexie not long ago, and it piqued my interest. So, I ran across a copy and decided to give it a go. It does not disappoint. The characters are rich and complex, the emotions of 14-year-old "Junior," an Indian boy who transitions to a white school are skillfully navigated in the dialogue.

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  • Opening his world for all to see!

    Jade L. - 4 years 9 months ago

    I saw this book on our banned book display and was curious why a young adult book would be banned. I immediately fell onto "The Rez" with him, felt the hardship, the poverty and the sadness he had thrust upon his existence. This book moved me and made me laugh, and it should be embraced by all ages.

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