Part-Time Indian

I loved this book! It's one of my favorites! I loved everything about it, from the pictures, to the storyline... It was a great read, very easy, fun, etc. I think a lot of the issues in the book, though heavy in subject matter, were toned down because of the pictures, humor, etc. from the author, which I think makes for a more enjoyable read. It was very easy to connect with Junior because Alexi made him a very likable character.

I found that this book could be enjoyed by teens and adults because of the way it was written. Also, I feel it would make a great movie, but I agree with what we discussed in class about how Alexi isn't sure about an actor who would be able to play Junior. I think it would take a talented, diverse actor, maybe even someone who is unknown, because of the diversity of the book. Junior would need to be play by an actor who won't overshadow the character because the character is too good to be overshadowed.

Lastly, I wish someone would have told me about the dog dying. This was VERY hard for me to read. I cried. I don't even think I will be able to put my own dogs down. Well, I know I won't. I just don't like hearing about puppies dying. :( And I wouldn't be able to even IMAGINE if my dad did that to my puppy... I would be so upset/depressed/grief stricken... It wouldn't be a good thing. This scene would totally have to be omitted from the movie...