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Synopsis
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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"This is a gem of a book....may be [Sherman Alexie's] best work yet."--New York Times
"A Native American equivalent of Angela's Ashes."--(starred review), Publishers Weekly
"Sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages for years to come."--USA Today
"Realistic and fantastical and funny and tragic-all at the same time."--(starred review), VOYA
"The line between dramatic monologue, verse novel, and standup comedy gets unequivocally-and hilariously and triumphantly-bent in this novel."--(starred review), Horn Book
"Nimbly blends sharp with unapologetic emotion....fluid narration deftly mingles raw feelings with funny, sardonic insight."--Kirkus Reviews, (starred review)
"Few writers are more masterful than Sherman Alexie."--Los Angeles Times
"Alexie's humor and prose are easygoing and well suited to his young audience."--Booklist
"Fierce observations and sharp sense of humor...hilarious language."--Newsday
"Breathtakingly honest, funny, profane, sad....will stay with readers."--(starred review), KLIATT
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The heartbreakingly funny semi-autobiographical story of an American Indian boy who manages to leave the reservation despite overwhelming odds. Over 1.5 million copies sold.
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- PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0316013692
- ISBN 13 9780316013697
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages229
- IllustratorForney Ellen
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