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Code Talker

A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

By Joseph Bruchac

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Paperback $11.99

Jul 06, 2006 | ISBN 9780142405963 | Young Adult

Hardcover $18.99

Mar 17, 2005 | ISBN 9780803729216 | Young Adult

Ebook $8.99

Jul 06, 2006 | ISBN 9781101664803 | Young Adult

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    About Code Talker

    This deeply affecting novel honors all the young men who dared to serve in World War II, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.

    “Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find.”—Booklist, starred review

    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. 

    An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

    “Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac’s tale is quietly inspiring…”—    School Library Journal

    About Code Talker

    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.

    About Code Talker

    This deeply affecting novel honors all the young men who dared to serve in World War II, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.

    “Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find.”—Booklist, starred review

    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. 

    An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

    “Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac’s tale is quietly inspiring…”—    School Library Journal

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    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    About Joseph Bruchac

    Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed children’s book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac’s poems, articles,… More about Joseph Bruchac

    About Joseph Bruchac

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    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Paperback | $11.99
    Published by Speak
    Jul 06, 2006 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780142405963

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Mar 17, 2005 | 240 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780803729216

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Speak
    Jul 06, 2006 | 240 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781101664803

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    Praise

    “Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find.” —Booklist, starred review

    “With its multicultural themes and well-told WWII history, this will appeal to a wide audience.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
     
    “Bruchac’s gentle prose presents a clear historical picture of young men in wartime, island hopping across the Pacific, waging war in the hells of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and Iwo Jima. Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac’s tale is quietly inspiring…” —School Library Journal

    Awards

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    Table Of Contents

    Code Talker
    Listen, My Grandchildren
    1. Sent Away
    2. Boarding School
    3. To Be Forgotten
    4. Progress
    5. High School
    6. Sneak Attack
    7. Navajos Wanted
    8. New Recruits
    9. The Blessingway
    10. Boot Camp
    11. Code School
    12. Learning the Code
    13. Shipping Out to Hawaii
    14. The Enemies
    15. Field Maneuvers
    16. Bombardment
    17. First Landing
    18. On Bougainville
    19. Do You Have a Navajo?
    20. The Next Targets
    21. Guam
    22. Fatigue
    23. Pavavu
    24. Iwo Jima
    25. In Sight of Suribachi
    26. The Black Beach
    27. Okinawa
    28. The Bomb
    29. Going Home
    Author’s Note
    Selected Bibliography
    Acknowledgments

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