| Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two Contributor(s): Bruchac, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803729219 ISBN-13: 9780803729216 Publisher: Dial Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2005 Annotation: Bruchac brings to life for young adults the stories of some of the unsung heroes of World War II--the young Navajo men who were a crucial part of the American effort in sending and receiving messages that used their native language. Young Adult. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Young Adult Fiction | War & Military |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2003022792 |
| Age Level: 12-UP |
| Grade Level: 7-UP |
| Lexile Measure: 910(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 5.62" W x 8.77" L (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product |
| Awards: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award, Nominee, Grades 4-8, 2008 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Young Adult, 2007 Virginia Readers Choice Award, Nominee, Middle School, 2008 Golden Sower Award, Nominee, Young Adult, 2008 Iowa Teen Award, Nominee, Young Adult, 2008 Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers, Nominee, Young Adult, 2006 Black-Eyed Susan Award, Nominee, Grades 6-9, 2006 Grand Canyon Reader Award, Nominee, Tween, 2008 West Virginia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2008 Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2008 |
| Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2005 pg. 311 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed Kirkus Review - Children 01/15/2005 pg. 117 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2005 pg. 246 Booklist 02/15/2005 pg. 1078 Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2005 pg. 36 School Library Journal 05/01/2005 pg. 124 Booklist 05/15/2005 pg. 1675 ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/01/2006 pg. 7 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2006 pg. 26 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 85819 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
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