
Code Talker
A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
$28.71
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
6 July 2006
Summary
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 f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780142405963 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0142405965 |
| Author: | Joseph Bruchac |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Speak |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 6 July 2006 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 17mm |
| Series: | Puffin Books |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
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. Coauthor with Michael Caduto of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, Bruchac’s poems, articles and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications, from Akwesasne Notes and American Poetry Review to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker- A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief.
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