The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian [B1197]

2009 PB in nice clean condition. A National Book Award winner. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner. Bestselling Native American 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This refreshing book, which examines the dynamics between reservation life and the privileged whites just outside of town, keeps you reading chapter after chapter captivated by Junior's sagas."; "Needed a BANNED BOOK for my summer reading list. The librarians recommended this one. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's such an easy read as it's definitely written for younger people to comprehend yet it's also relatable in some aspects & teenager humor woven throughout. It gives a unique look at reservation life from a young teenager's perspective, with cartoons, humor, love, loss, racism, friendship, community - it's a light heavy book if that makes any sense whatsoever. Would recommend it to anyone who's looking for a quick read that'll make you consider your life, privilege, and overall, a fascinating story from a kid's view point."; "All I can say is it's one of those good books that really made me think about what I was reading. Also the writing style was very well done and almost like poetry, like it draws you right in and keeps you ENGAGED."