Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

by Joseph Bruchac
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Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
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Packed with action and thrills, this riveting and inspiring novel reveals little-known heroes of World War II who used their ancient language to share secrets and keep their fellow soldiers safe.
Some mature content.
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As a young child, Ned was sent away from his Navajo family to attend Mission School so that he would learn the religion and customs of the white people. There, the students were told to forget everything about being Navajo and were forbidden from speaking their native language. But fortunately, Ned never forgot—because now, years later, that language is going to help Ned defend his country!

As World War II rages, Navajo marines are using their native language to develop a secret code that is unbreakable by the enemy forces. Determined to do his part, 16-year-old Ned lies about his age to enlist in the marines and become a code talker. Soon Ned is braving some of the heaviest fighting of the war, sending crucial top-secret messages, and helping America win the war!

Ned's experiences in the Pacific—from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima and beyond—will leave him forever changed. This moving historical fiction is based on the real-life Navajo code talkers whose bravery saved countless American lives.

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Product Details

    • Grades: 6 - 9
    • Ages: 12 - 15
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 240 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-0-439-89100-4

Editorial Reviews

"With its multicultural themes and well-told WWII history, this will appeal to a wide audience."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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