Book Blogs #1- #8
LSSL 5385 02 Book Blogs #1-#8 1. Young Adult Novel Required http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/banned-absolutely-true-diary-part-time-indian/ Alexie, S. (2007). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. New York, NY: Little, Brown & Company. 230 pages Book Summary: Arnold Spirit, Jr. a poor Native American who wants to experience what his life would be like by going to school outside of their reservation. He meets up with other students and learns the "rules" of high school. Arnold befriends Penelope who now makes him popular by association. Arnold's family discovers that his sister runs away to follow her dreams. He blames himself. In high school, Arnold tries to keep up but with so many opportunities that cost "money", he finds himself in a predicament. His arch enemy Roger pays it forward. Arnold discovers he has a talent for basketball an...