The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes themes of bullying, poverty, and frequent deaths in a family context, indicating a backdrop of violence and hardship experienced by the protagonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. No scary content detected in the search results.
Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have violence?
The narrative includes themes of bullying, poverty, and frequent deaths in a family context, indicating a backdrop of violence and hardship experienced by the protagonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have scary content?
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Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have religious themes?
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Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have racial/cultural content?
The story explores racism and the limitations placed upon individuals by a racist society, particularly through the experiences of a Native American boy navigating life on and off the reservation.
Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have profanity?
The narrative includes crude humor and profanity, which is noted as appealing to some readers and reflective of the protagonist's teenage perspective.
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Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian The heartbreakingly funny New York Times bestseller have sexual identity?
The book contains references to kissing, sexual thoughts, and the main character's experiences with masturbation, reflecting teenage sexual exploration.
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