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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian — Content Guide for Parents

By Sherman AlexieMarco Book Company2011-04ISBN 9780784833919229 pages
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Budding cartoonist Junior leaves his troubled school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white farm town school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book depicts the struggles of Junior, a teen on a Native American reservation, including the deaths of many people close to him due to severe alcohol abuse, which is framed as a significant issue within the community. No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have violence?

    The book depicts the struggles of Junior, a teen on a Native American reservation, including the deaths of many people close to him due to severe alcohol abuse, which is framed as a significant issue within the community.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have scary content?

    No scary content detected in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have racial/cultural content?

    The book explores racism and the limitations placed on individuals by a racist society, focusing on the experiences of a Native American boy navigating life in a predominantly white school.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have profanity?

    The book includes profanity, which is noted as a point of discussion among readers, with some children expressing enjoyment of the language used.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have sexual identity?

    The narrative includes references to kissing, sexual thoughts, and mentions of masturbation, indicating a candid exploration of adolescent sexuality.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes detected in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results.