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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by: Sherman Alexie List Price: $16.99 Childrens Bookshop Price: $11.55 You Save: $5.44 (32%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780316013680 ISBN: 0316013684 Label: Little, Brown Young Readers Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: September 12, 2007 Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Reading Level: Young Adult Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers Sales Rank: 398 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: 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. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - AmazingJulia Del. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Realistic Fiction Review The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is quite a memorable book. The main character and narrator Arnold Spirit Jr. explained what was going on in his life with such raw honesty and crude humor I couldn't help smiling at every page. Arnold introduced himself at the beginning of the book with such a matter-of-fact tone about his medical problems and his situation ... Read More: Rating: - Very Creative and CleverI can see why this book has been winning awards. It is very creative and clever and Mr. Alexie is a very good writer. Except for the more mature language, I think it could have been a middle-grade novel (instead of young adult), because it seems almost more geered to a younger audience. But it is a good read and I am certain that whatever audience finds it will be grateful for Sherman Alexie's creation. There is a scene early on about his dog that struck me as I read it as profound and gutsy ... Read More: Rating:  - Wonderfully thought provokingGood books are often challenging and provoke wonderful - if not always easy - conversations. This one certainly fit that bill and gave me a chance to talk to my son about topics that are sometimes hard to bring up. (Poverty, racism, privilege, sexuality, etc.) I've been a fan of Sherman Alexie for several years, so was very excited when he wrote a YA book just before my son was ready for it. I read it first as I usually do, and decided to hold it back a year and let him read it at the end of ... Read More: Rating: - Great Book for TeensThis was a really great book. Reminiscent of JD Salinger, John Knowles, SE Hinton... Great stuff. If I were I teenager again, I think I would read this over and over. Rating:  - Not Child Friendly!!!!I am very upset this book is being recommended for children-I bought it for my son because of the "glowing reviews". I read it after he did and was appalled to find the "f"word in the book and lots of talk of masturbating!!! I will throw it in the trash just to be sure no other child gets his hands on it! |
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