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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Sherman AlexieLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers2009-12-09ISBN 9780316068208272 pages
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition

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Violence

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The narrative includes themes of violence, such as deaths of close characters and a mention of the 'N' word used in a racist joke that leads to someone being punched. The book addresses the impact of racism and violence in the main character's life.

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Religious themes

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The book mentions a religion called Washani, also known as the Dreamer cult, which combines traditional Indian spirituality with aspects of Christianity.

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The book explores themes of racism and the experiences of a Native American boy navigating life in a predominantly white school. It addresses the limitations imposed by a racist society and the protagonist's struggle with his identity.

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The book includes strong language, with mentions of various swear words and derogatory terms that are used in the context of the narrative.

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The book contains references to kissing, sexual thoughts, and masturbation. It discusses the main character's sexual feelings and experiences, which may be considered explicit for some readers.

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About this book

The book that launched Sherman Alexie onto the YA market is now available in a deluxe collector's edition! Beautifully designed with a gifty new look that includes a foil-stamped, die-cut slipcase and 4-color interior art, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

In his nationally acclaimed, semi-autobiographical YA debut, author Sherman Alexie tells the heartbreaking, hilarious, and beautifully written story of a young Native American teen as he attempts to break free from the life he was destined to live.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, such as deaths of close characters and a mention of the 'N' word used in a racist joke that leads to someone being punched. The book addresses the impact of racism and violence in the main character's life. No elements of scary content are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have violence?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, such as deaths of close characters and a mention of the 'N' word used in a racist joke that leads to someone being punched. The book addresses the impact of racism and violence in the main character's life.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have scary content?

    No elements of scary content are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have religious themes?

    The book mentions a religion called Washani, also known as the Dreamer cult, which combines traditional Indian spirituality with aspects of Christianity.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have racial/cultural content?

    The book explores themes of racism and the experiences of a Native American boy navigating life in a predominantly white school. It addresses the limitations imposed by a racist society and the protagonist's struggle with his identity.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have profanity?

    The book includes strong language, with mentions of various swear words and derogatory terms that are used in the context of the narrative.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have sexual identity?

    The book contains references to kissing, sexual thoughts, and masturbation. It discusses the main character's sexual feelings and experiences, which may be considered explicit for some readers.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have gender roles?

    No specific themes regarding gender roles are mentioned in the search results.

  • Does The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Collector's Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results.