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Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two Audiobook
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Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the US effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language.
The Navajo code talkers 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.
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.
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"This sounds like a very interesting book that is worth checking out. But, "and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians." Really? The author seems to want to get this story out there, of what life was like for these young "Indians" -- but he perpetuates a culturally insensitive, historically innacurate oxymoron like "Indians". I'm having a hard time reconciling this."
— Andrew (5 out of 5 stars)
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“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) -
“Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac’s tale is quietly inspiring.”
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“Telling his story to his grandchildren, Ned relates his experiences in school, military training, and across the Pacific….With its multicultural themes and well-told WWII history, this will appeal to a wide audience.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Code Talker Listener Reviews
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" great book "
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Joanna Mangan, 1/31/2024
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. His work has 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.