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Interesting story about Arthur Spirit, an Indian boy who leaves the reservation each day to attend an all-white school fairly far from his home. Alexie's book gives great insight into what's its like to live as a Native American in the U.S., including the terrible toll that reservation life has taken on its people. Spirit's story is full of hope and shows how the smallest kindnesses can make a difference in someone's life.
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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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Wonderfully done - a YA piece that handles themes of belonging and community far better than a lot of adult fiction I've read. It's gotten some negative publicity for its unsanitized language, but I hope school districts embrace it for the many avenues it offers for discussion and deeper understanding.
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A great insight into a little spoken about and oft forgotten part of Americana. I think anyone would have a lot to learn from this story.
Nov 23, 2011
Deedee
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Lexile 600L
IL: UG - BL: 4.0 - AR Pts: 6.0
IL: UG - BL: 4.0 - AR Pts: 6.0
Good book - sad.
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