Alexie, S. (2007). The absolutely true diary of a part-time
Indian. New York: Little, Brown.
It is human nature, I believe to feel as though we are at a disadvantage over those around us. They have prettier things, better physical attributes, more talents and it all seems so unfair. Right?
This is a story about a boy named Junior whose handicaps clearly put him at a disadvantage over his classmates. That he is schooled in a ridiculous array of outdated educational materials found in his reservation's school motivates him to try getting an education elsewhere. His luck in the new school is not much different from his old school, he is still a "misfit" that of course is looked down upon for his handicaps. Being a fourteen year old kid is no easy task and this task is ten times harder for Junior. Through his life he encounters hardships that no kid should ever have to encounter, yet as difficult as the experiences of handicaps, death, bullying, a mother who doesn't seem to care much for you, and more bring to his life, Junior just might be strong enough to get throug these difficulties.
Heartbreaking and heartwarming, this work will be enjoyed by all, not just by kids who struggle with difficult life experiences. This book teaches ALL readers a little bit of perseverance and perhaps even a little bit of humanity. There are numerous activities that can be taken from this book to be used in a classroom and it is sure to bring life lessons to students, teachers, and anyone else who reads it.
It is human nature, I believe to feel as though we are at a disadvantage over those around us. They have prettier things, better physical attributes, more talents and it all seems so unfair. Right?
This is a story about a boy named Junior whose handicaps clearly put him at a disadvantage over his classmates. That he is schooled in a ridiculous array of outdated educational materials found in his reservation's school motivates him to try getting an education elsewhere. His luck in the new school is not much different from his old school, he is still a "misfit" that of course is looked down upon for his handicaps. Being a fourteen year old kid is no easy task and this task is ten times harder for Junior. Through his life he encounters hardships that no kid should ever have to encounter, yet as difficult as the experiences of handicaps, death, bullying, a mother who doesn't seem to care much for you, and more bring to his life, Junior just might be strong enough to get throug these difficulties.
Heartbreaking and heartwarming, this work will be enjoyed by all, not just by kids who struggle with difficult life experiences. This book teaches ALL readers a little bit of perseverance and perhaps even a little bit of humanity. There are numerous activities that can be taken from this book to be used in a classroom and it is sure to bring life lessons to students, teachers, and anyone else who reads it.
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