The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time IndianBestselling 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

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/01/2009
ISBN: 9780316013697
Pages: 229
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 117771 / Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 6