Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac

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

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780142405963
ISBN 10	0142405965
Title	Code Talker
Author	Joseph Bruchac
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2006-07-06
Number of pages	240
Prizes	Short-listed for Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award 2008, Short-listed for Sequoyah Book Awards (Young Adult) 2008
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.