Publication Date: Jan 2005
Blurb:
After being taught in boarding school that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.
What To Expect:
Code Talker is a fictional YA novel based on the experiences of Navajo Marines during the WWII conflict against Japan. Readers can expect heroism, war scenes, and an accurate portrayal of events and feelings experienced by real people in history.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – Contains one swear word in a direct quote from a real historical figure.
Sexual Content: None
Violence: Moderate – Multiple battle scenes and deaths; not overly graphic. Much of the story is spent in non-violent scenes.
Substance Use: Moderate – A few scenes show marines consuming alcohol (including underaged marines); no graphic drunkenness. Post-war alcoholism is mentioned.
Prejudices: Heavy – The prejudices against and unfair treatment of Native Americans in the 1930s and 40s is a big part of this story.
Religious Themes: Jesus and Christian prayer are mentioned, but much of the religious themes center around Native American traditions and spirituality.
Other Topics: None
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