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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian


No. of pages 272

Published: 2016

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Great for age 12-18 years

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An all-new edition of the tragicomic smash hit which stormed the New York Times bestseller charts, now featuring an introduction from Markus Zusak. In his first book for young adults, Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, 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 the character'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.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Sherman Alexie is the author of Reservation Blues, Indian Killer, and The Toughest Indian in the World. His books have earned him a citation from the PEN Hemingway Award for Best First Book of Fiction, the Before Columbus Foundation's America Book Award and the Murray Morgan Prize.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the YA category by the California Young Reader Medal.

Horn Book Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction & Poetry category by the Horn Book Award. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book. Presented annually since 1967 by the Boston Globe and Horn Book Magazine for excellence in childrens and young adult literature. This honour is granted in the three categories of Fiction and Poetry, Non-fiction, and Picture Book.

Delaware Diamonds Award
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.

Book Sense Book of the Year Award
This book was recognised in the Illustrated category by the Book Sense Book of the Year Award.

La Times Book Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the La Times Book Award.

American Indian Youth Literature Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the American Indian Youth Literature Award.

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award
This book was recognised in the Regional Book category by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award.

National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

Washington State Book Award
This book was recognised by the Washington State Book Award.

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