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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Heartfelt journey through a Native American adolescence.

Sherman Alexie's 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' might resonate deeply with you if you appreciate stories that blend humor with poignant realities. As you follow Junior's gutsy move to leave his reservation for a new life, you'll be touched by his raw, compelling voice and the interweaving of art that brings his experiences to life. This book is not only an eye-opener into the struggles of a Native American teenager but also a universal tale of yearning for a place to belong.

  • National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2007)
  • Odyssey Award (2009)
  • South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Book Award (2010)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2008)
  • Florida Teens Read Nominee (2009)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction (2008)
  • The Inky Awards Nominee for Silver Inky (2009)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult (2010)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2011)
  • James Cook Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Silver Inky (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney   |  Ages 13+
Regular price RM36.75 MYR Now RM14.48 MYR Save 61%
Unit price
per
Compare to estimated retail price: RM85.44 MYR  
ISBN: 9780316013697
Date of Publication: 2009-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.07
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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.
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Heartfelt journey through a Native American adolescence.

Sherman Alexie's 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' might resonate deeply with you if you appreciate stories that blend humor with poignant realities. As you follow Junior's gutsy move to leave his reservation for a new life, you'll be touched by his raw, compelling voice and the interweaving of art that brings his experiences to life. This book is not only an eye-opener into the struggles of a Native American teenager but also a universal tale of yearning for a place to belong.

  • National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2007)
  • Odyssey Award (2009)
  • South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult Book Award (2010)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2008)
  • Florida Teens Read Nominee (2009)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction (2008)
  • The Inky Awards Nominee for Silver Inky (2009)
  • California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult (2010)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2011)
  • James Cook Book Award Nominee (2009)
  • The Inky Awards Shortlist for Silver Inky (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.