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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian |
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0316013692 |
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peachfuzz (USA: GA) (2009/11/06):
In his first book for young adults, 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 acclaimed artist 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.
Joyce Fischer (USA: IL) (2010/01/19):
I loved this book. It is funny and crazy, yet Sherman Alexie has succeeded in capturing the voice of a young teenage boy. You never feel you are hearing the author's voice. He gives us a peak into one possible life of a Native American boy. As always, he doesn't criticize or proseletize. He just lets us enjoy the story and take it for what it's worth.I would recommend it for age 9-99. It's such fun!
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