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# 4.6/5 from 10,858 reviews National Book Award Winner Top #1 in Native American Literature The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

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> 📖 Unlock the diary everyone’s talking about — where humor meets heart and culture sparks courage!

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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who made this #1 Native American and Teen Basketball fiction bestseller a must-read.
- • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Dive into a National Book Award-winning narrative that resonates with authenticity and heart.
- • **Cultural & Emotional Depth:** Explore the unique perspective of a Spokane Indian teen navigating identity, friendship, and belonging.

## Overview

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is a critically acclaimed young adult novel that blends humor, raw emotion, and cultural insight. Winner of the National Book Award, it follows Arnold 'Junior' Spirit, a Spokane Indian teen who leaves his reservation school to attend an all-white high school, confronting identity, friendship, and adversity. With over 10,000 glowing reviews and top rankings in Native American and teen fiction categories, this book is a compelling, must-have read for millennials seeking meaningful stories that spark conversation and connection.

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Review: A Marvelous Read - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian -by Sherman Alexie I admit it, I've ben in love with Sherman Alexie's writing for years. Especially his poetry. I don't know why it took me so long to read this book, but I now have and truly admit, I love it. Oh, there is a ** above, I'd best explain now, before I forget. I read this on my Kindle Fire, and there are several delightful illustrations, unfortunately, I could not expand them beyond postage stamp size, which is too bad, because they are wonderful. They are drawn by the protagonist, and add a great deal to the story. They should be seen full size. Mr. Alexie is a member of the Spokane Indian Tribe, and this is his story, with a few changes. The hero of the story, Arnold "Junior" Spirit, is a young man struggling to find himself, and decides to leave the reservation and attend a 'white' school in town. He is the only brown skinned student. And the poorest of the lot, but he has an upbeat attitude and earns acceptance from his white friends, and enmity from his Indian ones. This novel tells about those experiences, being half white while on the 'rez' and half Indian while at Reardon with a great sense of humor. Mr. Alexie is not afraid to tackle situations that the young people of today face, and he does it well. I can offer absolutely no hesitation in recommending this book. In fact, there are several study questions in the back, making this an ideal book for classroom reads. Arnold is a very likable protagonist, as are most of his friends. He is fourteen, hormones are beginning to rage through his veins, he's discovered girls, one in particular. He competes on the basketball court, and when Reardon plays Wellpinit, his old Indian school, he is booed and beaten by his ex teammates who think he's a traitor. The first game. The next game is a bit different. I laughed out loud in this book. Although I didn't cry, I was genuinely sad in a few places. I would love to have Arnold stop by for a visit, he's quirky, and fun, and not afraid of life. I strongly suspect Mr. Alexie is the same. I'd love to have him stop by for a visit, too. For a good read from twelve years on, buy and read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. I think it would make a great movie. Would love to see Studio Ghibli do something with it!
Review: Love this book! - I have a personal connection to this book, so I had to buy it for my library. I knew Sherman when I was a little kid. He was about 10 years older than me and in high school at the time... yes, the same high school he writes about in this book. It was interesting to me to read this and try to figure out who he was writing about. He did change most of the names, but some were obvious...lol. Most people won't have the same experience as I did reading this book, but I still recommend it to everyone since the subject matter is worth learning about. Being that it is a young adult book, it is an easy read... but there is a lot of meaning in the story as well. I love the humor in it too. Love it!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,122 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Native American Literature (Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Basketball Fiction #11 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Emotions & Feelings |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (10,885) |
| Dimensions  | 8.15 x 2 x 5.45 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 7 and up |
| ISBN-10  | 0316013692 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0316013697 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | April 1, 2009 |
| Publisher  | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age  | 11+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Marvelous Read
*by L***. on August 1, 2013*

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian -by Sherman Alexie I admit it, I've ben in love with Sherman Alexie's writing for years. Especially his poetry. I don't know why it took me so long to read this book, but I now have and truly admit, I love it. Oh, there is a ** above, I'd best explain now, before I forget. I read this on my Kindle Fire, and there are several delightful illustrations, unfortunately, I could not expand them beyond postage stamp size, which is too bad, because they are wonderful. They are drawn by the protagonist, and add a great deal to the story. They should be seen full size. Mr. Alexie is a member of the Spokane Indian Tribe, and this is his story, with a few changes. The hero of the story, Arnold "Junior" Spirit, is a young man struggling to find himself, and decides to leave the reservation and attend a 'white' school in town. He is the only brown skinned student. And the poorest of the lot, but he has an upbeat attitude and earns acceptance from his white friends, and enmity from his Indian ones. This novel tells about those experiences, being half white while on the 'rez' and half Indian while at Reardon with a great sense of humor. Mr. Alexie is not afraid to tackle situations that the young people of today face, and he does it well. I can offer absolutely no hesitation in recommending this book. In fact, there are several study questions in the back, making this an ideal book for classroom reads. Arnold is a very likable protagonist, as are most of his friends. He is fourteen, hormones are beginning to rage through his veins, he's discovered girls, one in particular. He competes on the basketball court, and when Reardon plays Wellpinit, his old Indian school, he is booed and beaten by his ex teammates who think he's a traitor. The first game. The next game is a bit different. I laughed out loud in this book. Although I didn't cry, I was genuinely sad in a few places. I would love to have Arnold stop by for a visit, he's quirky, and fun, and not afraid of life. I strongly suspect Mr. Alexie is the same. I'd love to have him stop by for a visit, too. For a good read from twelve years on, buy and read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. I think it would make a great movie. Would love to see Studio Ghibli do something with it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book!
*by J***. on March 20, 2025*

I have a personal connection to this book, so I had to buy it for my library. I knew Sherman when I was a little kid. He was about 10 years older than me and in high school at the time... yes, the same high school he writes about in this book. It was interesting to me to read this and try to figure out who he was writing about. He did change most of the names, but some were obvious...lol. Most people won't have the same experience as I did reading this book, but I still recommend it to everyone since the subject matter is worth learning about. Being that it is a young adult book, it is an easy read... but there is a lot of meaning in the story as well. I love the humor in it too. Love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, other than writing on pages.
*by M***I on February 6, 2026*

My book arrived in great condition, other than the writing on the pages. There is a lot and it was done in pen, so it can’t be erased.

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