The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was my favorite book of the year (so far). Sherman Alexie's book for young adults, is a very sad and very funny, tragic and hopeful autobiography. The language and graphic cartoons will speak to teens of today.
Junior, a teenage misfit, lives on the Spokane Indian reservation. The only thing Junior has in common with other kids on the "rez," is that his family is dirt poor and his father is an alcoholic. His father is a kind drunk and he has a loving family. Junior is smart, kind and brave. On the advice of a teacher, Junior transfers to Reardon high school, 22 miles from home. "The only thing Indian at Reardon is the school's mascot." Here's is where the trials of coming of age begin for Junior. Being a kid who faces both poverty and prejudice, he has some serious obstacles to overcome. In the end, after the laughter and tears, one learns you don't have to stop caring about other people, nor give up being who you are, to see new possibilities for yourself. It's about dreams and continuous hope.
Beverly- reading teacher
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