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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Turtleback Books
- Publish Date: Apr 1st, 2009
- Pages: 230
- Language: English
- Edition: Turtleback Scho - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.30in - 5.60in - 0.90in - 0.70lb
- EAN: 9780606072960
- Recommended age: 12-17
- Categories: • People & Places - United States - Native American• Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)• Humorous Stories
Praise for this book
"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."
"A Native American equivalent of "Angela's Ashes,"" -- Publishers Weekly "(starred review)"
"Nimbly blends sharp with unapologetic emotion....fluid narration deftly mingles raw feelings with funny, sardonic insight." -- (starred review) "Kirkus Reviews"
"Deftly taps into the human desire to stand out while fitting in." -- BookPage
"[Alexie] has created an endearing teen protagonist in his own likeness and placed him in the here and now." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Exceptionally good....Arnold is a wonderful character." -- Miami Herald
"Fierce observations and sharp sense of humor...hilarious language." -- Newsday
"Alexie's humor and prose are easygoing and well suited to his young audience." -- Booklist
"Few writers are more masterful than Sherman Alexie." -- Los Angeles Times
"What emerges most strongly is Junior's uncompromising determination to press on while leaving nothing important behind." -- BCCB "(starred review)"
"The line between dramatic monologue, verse novel, and standup comedy gets unequivocally-and hilariously and triumphantly-bent in this novel." -- Horn Book "(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)"
"A Native American equivalent of "Angela's Ashes"." -- Publishers Weekly "(starred review)"