The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

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Sherman Alexie

A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winnerBestselling 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 black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

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Author

Sherman Alexie

Pages

272

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published Date

2012-01-10

ISBN

0316219304 9780316219303

Ratings

Google: 3.5

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"I wasn't so sure of it at the start but by the time I finished it I really liked it. I especially liked the ending because it didn't end in the way I expected it to.n"

Leah

"It gave an extremely vivid depiction of what life as a Native American would be like in more modern times, and overall it was just captivating to read!"

Hannah Blodget

"I read this book for one of my classes and it’s so cool! I love the way it’s written and the cartoons are absolutely adorable. It’s funny, it’s sad and somehow educational all at the same time"

dria (they/them)

"Great story and humorous"

Arfy McPeesh

"Eye-opening."

SCHAMBERS

"Impactful book that really sheds light on a very important subject. Not every parent will approve it but if they do, it will be a well loved book!"

Lisa Terrazas

"Great insight into Native American life, great story and main character. I love that the characters are allowed to be flawed and that they feel real and human. I listened to the audiobook with the author as a narrator and he really give life to the main character and makes you empathize with him. "

"Such a good read one of my favorite in class reads"

Kaitlyn Koch

"I read this in high school and it was really good very thought provoking even at my younger age I want to read it again now that I’m older to see what I pull from it now."

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Saki Bernier

"Sounds amazing"