Absolutely True Diary of aPart-Time Indian(text only)Reprint edition by S.Alexie
No CoverJunior, a young cartoonist, leaves his Spokane Indian Reservation school for an all-white high school, navigating identity and hardship with humor and heart.
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Junior, a young cartoonist, leaves his Spokane Indian Reservation school for an all-white high school, navigating identity and hardship with humor and heart.
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
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Moderate references to sexual themes and teenage experiences; not graphic. Sexual context: to inappropriate behavior; not explicit.
Moderate depictions of bullying and physical altercations; some emotional impact.
Moderate use of strong language typical of teenage dialogue.
Moderate references to alcohol use and its negative effects in community.
Minor mention of LGBTQIA+ themes; not central to the story.
Minor references to spirituality tied to cultural identity.
No witchcraft or occult themes present.
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Major themes of racial inequality and cultural identity struggles.
Moderate discussion of despair and loss; some ideation implied.
Major themes of systemic poverty, family struggles, and cultural oppression. Sexual context: to inappropriate behavior; not explicit.
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