The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
| Category: | Book |
| By (author): | Alexie, Sherman |
| Subject: | YOUNG ADULT FICTION / General |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / People & Places / United States / General | |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / People & Places / United States / Native American | |
| YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / General (see also headings under Family) | |
| Audience: | young adult |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Published: | April 2009 |
| Format: | Book-paperback |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Size: | 8.25in x 5.50in x 1.00in |
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Additional Notes
| From The Publisher* | 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. |
| Review Quote* | "This is a gem of a book....may be [Sherman Alexie's] best work yet."-New York Times |
| Review Quote* | "A Native American equivalent of Angela's Ashes."-(starred review), Publishers Weekly |
| Review Quote* | "Sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages for years to come."-USA Today |
| Review Quote* | "Realistic and fantastical and funny and tragic-all at the same time."-(starred review), VOYA |
| Review Quote* | "The line between dramatic monologue, verse novel, and standup comedy gets unequivocally-and hilariously and triumphantly-bent in this novel."-(starred review), Horn Book |
| Review Quote* | "Nimbly blends sharp with unapologetic emotion....fluid narration deftly mingles raw feelings with funny, sardonic insight."-Kirkus Reviews, (starred review) |
| Review Quote* | "Few writers are more masterful than Sherman Alexie."-Los Angeles Times |
| Review Quote* | "Alexie's humor and prose are easygoing and well suited to his young audience."-Booklist |
| Review Quote* | "Fierce observations and sharp sense of humor...hilarious language."-Newsday |