The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie

A special edition of the tragicomic smash hit which stormed the New York Times bestseller charts, with an introduction from Markus Zusak.

Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high school. This heartbreaking, funny and beautifully written tale, featuring poignant drawings that reflect Junior's art, is based on the author's own experiences. It chronicles contemporary adolescence as seen through the eyes of one Native American boy.

'Excellent in every way' Neil Gaiman

Illustrated in a contemporary cartoon style by Ellen Forney.

Reviewed by layawaydragon on

5 of 5 stars

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TW: Gay slurs, abuse, alcoholism,

I was given this book by an online friend of mine who is Indian (her own label). It's so heartbreaking, funny, and so, so, true.

I can't wait to read it with my daughter in a couple of years. It'll be waiting on my favorites shelf until then.

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