The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian is a story of courage and perseverance. The story is told from the point of view of the main character, Arnold Spirit, Jr., otherwise known as Junior. During a time that is difficult for all, the first year of high school, Arnold decides to leave his reservation to attend a more affluent, "white" school. This leaves Arnold caught in-between 2 worlds, not really fitting into either. Despite a year that has been challenging and riddled with loss, Arnold finds gradual acceptance both at home on the reservation and at his new school.
This book was the first one I read off of the list. I was intrigued by the title and I loved the look into Native American life on the reservation. I think any teen that has ever struggled with acceptance will be able to relate to this book. I also think this book would be particularly good for freshmen. The transition from middle school to high school can be daunting and overwhelming, but I think that Alexie's humorous and also truthful take on it will resonate with teens.
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