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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Contributor(s): Alexie, Sherman (Author)

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ISBN: 0316013692 ISBN-13: 9780316013697
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2009
Annotation: 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.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball
- Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General
- Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American

Dewey: FIC

Age Level: 12-17

Grade Level: 7-12

Lexile Measure: 600(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" L (0.50 lbs) 288 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
- Catalog Heading - Language Arts
- Curriculum Strand - Language Arts

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 117771
Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0

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Publisher Description:
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.

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