Code Talkers
by: Joseph Bruchac
Genre: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Rating: 4 Stars
Summary:
Follow the life Ned Begay. In his childhood people tried to erase all that was Navajo from his live, later during the Second World War, he and his companions become invaluable as code talkers. Ned goes to through the Pacific side of the war from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima. The things he experiences will change him like nothing else will.
I remember falling in love with this when I first read it in 7th grade. Since then it has been recycled through both of my brothers and several of my cousins. I tells a wonderful story that shouldn't be forgotten. When I first read it, I simply loved learning about the war and all of the separate aspects of it. Now though it seems to me to be something which can show how we mustn't undervalue other cultures.
It was hard for me to read the first part of this again because it shows to what great lengths the authorities went to ensure that the young Navajo children because as white in culture as possible. Cultural preservation is what led up to the unbreakable codes used in WWII.
It is definitely written for a younger crowd, simpler language and such, but the story is one that can reach all ages and one which should be remembered.
Well, this looks interesting. Maybe I'll have to find a copy of this.
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