| Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two Contributor(s): Bruchac, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803729219 ISBN-13: 9780803729216 Publisher: Dial Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Bruchac brings to life for young adults the stories of some of the unsung heroes of World War II--the young Navajo men who were a crucial part of the American effort in sending and receiving messages that used their native language. Young Adult. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Young Adult Fiction | War & Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003022792 |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 5.62" W x 8.77" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 85819 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians. |