The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Alexie, Sherman
ISBN 10: 1606860720 ISBN 13: 9781606860724
Published by Turtleback Books, 2009
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Synopsis:
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.
Review:
"Sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages for years to come."
"This is a gem of a book....may be [Sherman Alexie's] best work yet."
"Exceptionally good....Arnold is a wonderful character." -- Miami Herald
"Few writers are more masterful than Sherman Alexie." -- Los Angeles Times
"Deftly taps into the human desire to stand out while fitting in." -- BookPage
"Fierce observations and sharp sense of humor...hilarious language." -- Newsday
"A Native American equivalent of "Angela's Ashes,"" -- Publishers Weekly "(starred review)"
"Realistic and fantastical and funny and tragic-all at the same time." -- VOYA "(starred review)"
"Breathtakingly honest, funny, profane, sad....will stay with readers." -- KLIATT "(starred review)"
"[Alexie] has created an endearing teen protagonist in his own likeness and placed him in the here and now." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time ...
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Library Binding
Illustrator: Forney, Ellen
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket