The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Title | The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) PDF eBook |
Author | Sherman Alexie |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 299 |
Release | 2012-01-10 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 0316219304 |
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Thunder Boy Jr.
Title | Thunder Boy Jr. PDF eBook |
Author | Sherman Alexie |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2016-05-10 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316271063 |
From New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn't want to share a name. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he's done like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder. But just when Little Thunder thinks all hope is lost, dad picks the best name...Lightning! Their love will be loud and bright, and together they will light up the sky.
Meet Christopher
Title | Meet Christopher PDF eBook |
Author | Genevieve Simermeyer |
Publisher | Council Oak Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Indian children |
ISBN | 9781571782175 |
Celebrates the Osage Indian tribal culture through the daily life of Christopher Cote.
Turquoise Boy
Title | Turquoise Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Terri Cohlene |
Publisher | Scholastic |
Pages | 47 |
Release | 2004-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780439635882 |
A retelling of a Navajo Indian legend in which Turquoise Boy searches for something that will make the Navajo people's lives easier. Includes a brief history of the Navajo people and their customs.
...The Boy with the U. S. Secret Service
Title | ...The Boy with the U. S. Secret Service PDF eBook |
Author | Francis Rolt-Wheeler |
Publisher | |
Pages | 450 |
Release | 1921 |
Genre | Adventure stories |
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Meet Mindy
Title | Meet Mindy PDF eBook |
Author | Gabrielle Tayac |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-06 |
Genre | Hopi Indians |
ISBN | 9781571781482 |
Meet Naiche chronicles a day in the life of a young Piscataway boy, Naiche Woosah Tayac. Author Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway) shares Naiche's tribal history, his daily life experiences, and the Piscataway ancient ceremonies and customs. Vibrant photography by John Harrington (Siletz) documents Naiche, his family, and the Awakening of Mother Earth celebration.
Laughing Boy
Title | Laughing Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Oliver La Farge |
Publisher | |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Navajo Indians |
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