The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

In this realistic fiction, we find a boy that goes by the name of Junior who is 14 years old, who lives on an Indian reservation called Spokane. After discussing with a teacher on the reservation, Juniior decides to leave the reservation and transfer to a public school. Leaving the reservation brings out a lot of anger amongst the Spokane. This brings some turmoil between his family and his best friend, Rowdy. This transition is such a brave move for Junior, because the school he transfers to is all white and he is the only Native American enrolled. This book is filled with so many trails that Junior goes through. I love how the book shows a sort of right of passage for Junior. In the beginning it does not seem that way, none the less, he is tested to stand his ground on his decision. This ultimately, makes him the most traditional member of the Spokane, labeling him as a nomad. A great book for teachers to give some historic information on culture and traditions.