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PopSugar Challenge Task: A National Book Award winner
The Legendary Book Club of Habitica's Modest Reading Challenge Task: A book that was banned at some point
I wasn't really looking forward to reading this book. It's about a teenage boy struggling to fit in at a new high school. That isn't the sort of thing that appeals to me. But in this semi-autobiographical tale of Arnold "Junior" Spirit, Alexie offers a unique perspective that is entertaining, touching, and thought-provoking ...more
PopSugar Challenge Task: A National Book Award winner
The Legendary Book Club of Habitica's Modest Reading Challenge Task: A book that was banned at some point
I wasn't really looking forward to reading this book. It's about a teenage boy struggling to fit in at a new high school. That isn't the sort of thing that appeals to me. But in this semi-autobiographical tale of Arnold "Junior" Spirit, Alexie offers a unique perspective that is entertaining, touching, and thought-provoking ...more
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