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I love this book! Witty, sarcastic, but thought provoking- a rare gem especially in YA area. Also, this is the first book I've read witha Native American narrator. I've read this for banned books week but true, you should rread it anytime!
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This book. A student of mine read it years ago, and though I usually made it a habit to read the books my students loved, I never got to this one. I wish it had been in my life sooner. This story of the tension between white and Native cultures amidst the stress of growing up is beautifully written and important.
Jun 07, 2018
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What a good book! I am so glad I selected this book as my "own voices" book for the year. I know that many of the students at my son's high school read this book as part of one of their classes. Very good.
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May 28, 2016
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A story of a teenage boy choosing to leave the reservation to get a better education, and all the guilt and hope that comes with it. This book felt so real - it was clear that there was a significant amount of autobiography here. I appreciated learning more about the Native American teenage experience. I think people from many groups will be able to relate to this story of otherness: Junior was shunned by his own people for wanting a better life for himself, and was never really able to fit in w
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