Code Talker

In "Code Talker," praised by Booklist and Kirkus Reviews, young Ned navigates the challenges of a mission school that forbids his Navajo heritage while secretly embracing his language and culture. Joining the U.S. Marines in 1943, he becomes a vital Navajo Code Talker, utilizing his unique skills to transmit critical messages during intense battles in the Pacific. Through bravery and ingenuity, Ned and his fellow code talkers play a crucial role in saving countless lives, all while keeping their valuable encryption hidden from the enemy.