The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

Sherman Alexie

Jan 2012 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold!  
A National Book Award winner
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner

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 black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

Ratings and reviews

A wonderful read at 14 and an even better read in my mid 20s. The things I learned about myself, and the perspective change I took away from this book were invaluable and will stick with me forever. A high recommendation for any reader young or old looking for a good story and even some quality lessons along the way.

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I honestly didnt think that this book would be that good, BOY WAS I WRONG! This book made me laugh and cry. And it made me think about my life. My favorite part of the book was when he says stand out while fitting in. That's my favorite quote now because I can relate to today completely. If you're contemplating about reading the or not STOP AND JUST READ IT! You won't regret it. And once you start reading I guarantee you won't be able to stop. BUT this book is very controversial so some people may feel dif.

About the author

A National Book Award-winning author, poet, and filmmaker, Sherman Alexie is one of the most well-known and beloved literary writers of his generation. His works of fiction, including The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Reservation Blues, and The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, have received numerous awards and citations. He lives in Seattle. Like Thunder Boy Jr., Sherman was named for his father.