The Absolutley True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

By Sherman Alexie

            "Sherman Alexie brings us a singular, true voice that's heartbreaking, honest, and stubbornly memorable."

                                                                           - Deb Caaletti, author of Honey, Baby, Sweetheart   

                                          Sherman Alexie                           "And believe me, a good piece of chicken can make anybody believe in the existence of god"

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Summary

In his first book for young adults, bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist who was born with a variety of medical problems 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 Sherman Alexie'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. Junior is a Spokane Indian boy who is determined to receive a good and normal education. Despite being condemned as a traitor to his people and enduring great tragedies, Junior attacks life with wit and humor and discovers a strength inside of him self that he never knew existed.

 Available in both hardcover and paperback.