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Title details for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - Available

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie
Sherman Alexie
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National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a captivating, semi-autobiographical account of oneSpokane Indian's struggle against incredible obstacles. Born poor and hydrocephalic, Arnold Spirit survives brain surgery. But his enormous skull, lopsided eyes, profound stuttering, and frequent seizures target him for abuse on his Indian reservation. Protected by a formidable friend, the book-loving artist survives childhood. And then—convinced his future lies off the rez—the bright 14-year-old enrolls in an all-white high school 22 miles away. "... delivers a positive message ..."—School Library Journal, starred review

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Publisher: Recorded Books, LLC Edition: Unabridged
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  • ISBN: 9781440791666
  • File size: 141116 KB
  • Release date: December 17, 2009
  • Duration: 04:53:59
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Young Adult Fiction

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English

National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a captivating, semi-autobiographical account of oneSpokane Indian's struggle against incredible obstacles. Born poor and hydrocephalic, Arnold Spirit survives brain surgery. But his enormous skull, lopsided eyes, profound stuttering, and frequent seizures target him for abuse on his Indian reservation. Protected by a formidable friend, the book-loving artist survives childhood. And then—convinced his future lies off the rez—the bright 14-year-old enrolls in an all-white high school 22 miles away. "... delivers a positive message ..."—School Library Journal, starred review

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Young Adult Fiction
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