The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian |
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Author:
| Alexie, Sherman |
Series title: | Thorndike Literacy Bridge Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4104-0499-2 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
Publisher: | Thorndike Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $23.95 |
Book Description:
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A New York Times Bestseller -- Born with a variety of medical problems, Junior Spirit is picked on by everyone but his best friend on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to get a good education, the budding cartoonist leaves the rez to attend an all-white school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Despite being condemned as a traitor to his people and enduring great tragedies, Junior attacks life with wit and humor and discovers his own inner strength.
A New York Times Bestseller -- Born with a variety of medical problems, Junior Spirit is picked on by everyone but his best friend on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to get a good education, the budding cartoonist leaves the rez to attend an all-white school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Despite being condemned as a traitor to his people and enduring great tragedies, Junior attacks life with wit and humor and discovers his own inner strength.