{"product_id":"code-talker-a-novel-about-the-navajo-marines-of-world-war-two","title":"Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two","description":"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.\n\n\"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\n\nThroughout 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.\n\nBut 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.\n\nAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults\n\n\"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring...\"—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0142405965\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: HBSV.0142405965.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bruchac, Joseph\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book  is in good condition and has some writing, underlining, and or highlighting inside. Cover may have some cosmetic wear.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Happy Book Stack ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181313749293,"sku":"HBSV.0142405965.G","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/6799\/6205\/files\/0142405965-0.jpg?v=1782333392","url":"https:\/\/www.thehappybookstack.com\/products\/code-talker-a-novel-about-the-navajo-marines-of-world-war-two","provider":"The Happy Book Stack ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}