Alexie, Sherman.  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.  New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2007.

Dreaming is as close as Junior thinks he can get to a better life.  When his geometry teacher convinces him that the road to a better life starts by going to an all white, middle class, school in a neighbouring town, Junior is unsure.

Charming and seriously funny,  Alexie hooks his readers with his poignant style and his mixture of serious issues and witty writing.  His portrayal of Junior is so convincing it is hard to believe that True Diary is his first venture into YA fiction.  Filled with memorable quotes and quirky illustrations,(provided by Ellen Forney)The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian deserves all the praise given.