National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a captivating, semi-autobiographical account of oneSpokane Indian's struggle against incredible obstacles. Born poor and hydrocephalic, Arnold Spirit survives brain surgery. But his enormous skull, lopsided eyes, profound stuttering, and frequent seizures target him for abuse on his Indian reservation. Protected by a formidable friend, the book-loving artist survives childhood. And then—convinced his future lies off the rez—the bright 14-year-old enrolls in an all-white high school 22 miles away. "... delivers a positive message ..."—School Library Journal, starred review
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- Sherman Alexie - Author
- Sherman Alexie - Narrator
- ©2007 Sherman Alexie - Copyright holder
OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781440791666
- File size: 141116 KB
- Release date: December 17, 2009
- Duration: 04:53:59
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National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a captivating, semi-autobiographical account of oneSpokane Indian's struggle against incredible obstacles. Born poor and hydrocephalic, Arnold Spirit survives brain surgery. But his enormous skull, lopsided eyes, profound stuttering, and frequent seizures target him for abuse on his Indian reservation. Protected by a formidable friend, the book-loving artist survives childhood. And then—convinced his future lies off the rez—the bright 14-year-old enrolls in an all-white high school 22 miles away. "... delivers a positive message ..."—School Library Journal, starred review
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Details
Publisher:
Recorded Books, LLC
Edition:
UnabridgedAwards:OverDrive Listen audiobook
ISBN: 9781440791666
File size: 141116 KB
Release date: December 17, 2009
Duration: 04:53:59
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Creators
- Sherman Alexie - Author
- Sherman Alexie - Narrator
- ©2007 Sherman Alexie - Copyright holder
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Formats
OverDrive Listen audiobook
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Languages
English
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Reviews
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