The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a novel by Sherman Alexie that was first published in 2007. The coming-of-age story highlights the struggles of a Native American teenager as he tries to find his place in two very different worlds. Read key facts, the plot summary, and important quotes.

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