Absolutely True Diary Of A Part Time Narrative

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Imagine living in a world of poverty,Alcoholism,bullies and it feels like you're trapped in

a box.This story takes place in Wellpinit and Reardan,Virginia in 2007. This story is about a kid

who goes through a lot of mental and emotional problems and he’s living in poverty. High

schools should not allow their students to read the book The Absolutely True diary of a Part-time

Indian because it shows inappropriate actions that some people aren't mature enough

to see.

Arguably some reasons why this book should not be presented in high school “"My hopes

and dreams floated up in a mushroom cloud" ((Alexie 31).This quote is showing hopelessness

and not a positive attitude. If this novel was constructed for young adults the purpose

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