"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
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. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly
inspiring..."--School Library Journal
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