The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

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2 008
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 18:00
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2 786
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SLCT
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Absolutely True Diary
Winner Description: 
by Sherman Alexie. Illus. by Ellen Forney. Little, Brown, 2007; $16.99
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Junior leaves the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high school, where the only other Native American is the school mascot. Is he choosing his own destiny or betraying his heritage?

Title of a book, article or other published item (this will display to the public): 
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
ISBN of the winning item: 
978-0-316-01368-0
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Book
Winner Detail Create Date: 
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 10:39
Winner Detail Change Date: 
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 10:43
Winner Detail Change ID: 
201
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