The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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 GaimanIllustrated in a contemporary cartoon style by Ellen Forney.

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"A gem of a book . . . may be Sherman Alexie's best work yet" New York Times

Product details

• Authors: Sherman Alexie, Alexie Sherman
• Publisher: Andersen Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.01.2015
• EAN: 9781783442010
• ISBN: 978-1-78344-201-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Andersen Press
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / School & Education, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / School & Education, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Art / General, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural