ISBN-13: 9781448188567
RRP: £7.49
Published: 15th September 2016
Length: 272 Pages
A special edition of the tragicomic smash hit which stormed the New York Times bestseller charts, with an introduction from Markus Zusak.
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high school. This heartbreaking, funny and beautifully written tale, featuring poignant drawings that reflect Junior's art, is based on the author's own experiences. It chronicles contemporary adolescence as seen through the eyes of one Native American boy.
'Excellent in every way' Neil Gaiman
Illustrated in a contemporary cartoon style by Ellen Forney.
"A gem of a book . . . may be Sherman Alexie's best work yet"New York Times
"It's humane, authentic and, most of all, it speaks"Guardian
"Funny, frank and engaging"Evening Standard
"A remarkable tale that is sure to resonate and lift spirits of all ages to come"USA Today
"Emotionally spring-loaded, linguistically gymnastic and devastatingly funny"San Francisco Bay Guardian