The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller
Published on 29. January 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-78344-201-0 (ISBN)
Description
A special edition of the tragicomic smash hit which stormed the New York Times bestseller charts, with an introduction from Markus Zusak.
Junior is 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 Junior'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.
Junior is 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 Junior'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.
Reviews / Votes
"A gem of a book . . . may be Sherman Alexie's best work yet" * New York Times * "It's humane, authentic and, most of all, it speaks" * Guardian * "Funny, frank and engaging" * Evening Standard * "A remarkable tale that is sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages to come" * USA Today * "Emotionally spring-loaded, linguistically gymnastic and devastatingly funny" * San Francisco Bay Guardian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
black and white art throughout
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78344-201-0 (9781783442010)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller
E-Book
09/2016
1st Edition
Andersen Digital
€7.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
Book
06/2008
Andersen Press Ltd
€29.89
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Person
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.