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This is a really bittersweet story about a young Indian boy who changes his life just by deciding to go to school in the all white town and not on the Indian reservation.
Many of the stories are funny and there are cute little cartoons, drawn by the narrator that allow the reader to further understand his feelings. But the novel is also very sad in that it portrays Indian reservations as places where alcohol abuse dominates and hope is pratically nonexistent. The status quo is acceptable and tho ...more
Many of the stories are funny and there are cute little cartoons, drawn by the narrator that allow the reader to further understand his feelings. But the novel is also very sad in that it portrays Indian reservations as places where alcohol abuse dominates and hope is pratically nonexistent. The status quo is acceptable and tho ...more
Read the library book and want to buy it so I have it on my shelf.
Original read March 17, 2015
Original read March 17, 2015
After years of being advised to read this book and never quite finding the time, I finally did it. I wish I hadn't waited so long, but I'm so glad I finally did. Junior is what many people would call "an old soul", but probably not people on "the rez" because they've all had to grow up too fast. Just when you think your heart will break for Junior and his family, you are relieved with a belly-shaking laugh. Junior's sensitivity, empathy and clearly genetic, nuanced sense of humor will make you a
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Best. Book. Ever.
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