An all-new edition of the tragicomic smash hit which stormed the New York Times bestseller charts; now featuring an introduction from Markus Zusak. In his first book for young adults; Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior; 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 the characters art; is based on the authors 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.