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The language Sherman Alexis uses is not too difficult. You can use this book at any level of secondary school.
It includes small cartoons every now and then: this will motivate students to go on reading, it will certainly not bore them, it will be a funny break.
The story may be heart-breaking but it is told with such humour that you will find yourself laughing at almost every page!
You can use this book to teach children about Native American culture (the reservations, casino’s and the alcohol problem.
Junior’ s personality is so strong. He is someone who turns all negative experiences into positive chances. He wants to make something of himself and not be trapped into a deadly spiral. This is something you can use as a teacher to motivate students: compared to him they have everything and more!
A link to get to know Sherman Alexie: see below.
