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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Publisher

"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers"

Publication Date

2007

Language

English

ISBN 10

0316013684

ISBN 13

9780316013680

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

New

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Synopsis

Hardcover. Pub Date: 09 May 2007 Pages: 240 Publisher: Little Own Books for Young Readers In his first book for young adults. 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. Hearteaking. 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 acclaimed artist Ellen Forney. that reflect the character's art. chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to eak away from the life he was destined to live.

Review

"A gem of a book . . . may be Sherman Alexie's best work yet" (New York Times)

"It's humane, authentic and, most of all, it speaks" (Guardian)

"Funny, frank and engaging" (Evening Standard)

"A remarkable tale that is sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages to come" (USA Today)

"Emotionally spring-loaded, linguistically gymnastic and devastatingly funny" (San Francisco Bay Guardian)