In the short story "This is what it means to say Phoenix, Arizona" the author Sherman Alexie reveals the core of community. The author shows that no matter how much we want to be self-reliant, no one is truly alone. The characters give and receive assistance from others, who give out of a sense of...

• Word Count: 714
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie is about a high school freshman named Junior who decides to go to school off of his reservation. As the novel goes on many inappropriate topics are discussed that many parents disagree with. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Tim...

• Word Count: 823
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School