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. - 2 years 1 month 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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  • Teacher's go-to book to get non readers to love books

    Brian R. - 4 years 7 months ago

    I'm a teacher and this is my go-to book to get non readers to love books again. It's easy to read with short chapters and has some incredibly heartbreaking moments. Overall, though, this is an underdog story about racism, about people in poverty who want to get out, about resilience, and about what it looks like to chase a dream and not give up. I will always love this book, and everyone (MG, teens, and adults) should read it.

  • Opening his world for all to see!

    Jade L. - 5 years 3 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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  • Funny & Real

    Renee B. - 6 years ago

    Great book for teens about the semi-biographical story (Sherman Alexie) of a young Native American teen growing up on a rez and going to school in a small,majority white town. It's honest and real. I've taught it in my reluctant-reader high school class. Kids love it. #BannedBooks

  • READ THIS BOOK !!

    Mark G. - 6 years 3 months ago

    This book has a sense of "fresh air." The book follows the story of Junior who lives on the Spokane Native Reservation. Not many people are aware of what life is like on the Native Reservations and this book introduces the audience to a whole new world. I myself grew up near several reservations, and to read Juniors experience was an aha moment for me. Every page was detailed, fascinating and eye opening. I believe everyone would enjoy this book. #SummerReading