Code Talker

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ISBN: 9780142405963
Subtitle: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two
Author: Bruchac, Joseph
Binding: Paperback
Fiction/ Nonfiction: Fiction
Subject: History and Historical Fiction
Annotation: 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.
Grade Level: 6-8
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Number of Pages: 240
Lexile Range: 900-999
Interest Level: Grades 4-8
AR/ATOS Level Range: 6.0-6.4
Publish Year: 2006