{"product_id":"code-talker-a-novel-about-the-navajo-marines-of-world-war-two-9780142405963","title":"Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring...\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Bruchac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Speak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/06\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780142405963\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e85819 \/ Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e 2008 Sequoyah Book Awards Nominee - Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award Nominee - Grades 9-12","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44151056367661,"sku":"9780142405963","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_4a5ce8f6-ae62-4e1a-9df5-b24381658378.jpg?v=1757341735","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/code-talker-a-novel-about-the-navajo-marines-of-world-war-two-9780142405963","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}