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Klein, Miles, Code Talker; A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Literature Resource Center
This Review talks about the book and events that will happen without giving it away or too many details for it either. It reveals about the book being “research heavy” and providing many real dates and statistics from our past about WWII. Klein also recommends the book for all listeners who are willing to learn about history in a unique way.

Haegele, Katie, Novel of Navajo ‘code talkers’, Student Research Center; Ebsco
Haegele talks about the book being bout war itself and the difficulties of making peace between two cultures that don’t speak each other’s language. She also says how the book it fact-heavy but includes moments of culture shock and survival. This review tells how the language a person speaks can tell you about who he is.

Phelan, Carolyn, Code Talker, Literature Resource Center
This Review keys on how the book, not being that riveting at some points, is put together to create a concrete and memorable portrayal of a young boy living through life during this time period. We are told that readers will “walk away” with more information and attraction of the Navajo Code Talking than we expect to read about.

Cooperman, Larry, Code Talker, Student Research Center; Ebsco
The author of this review tells how Ned, the main character, tells the story about his life and the Navajo Code Talkers, but with the twist that he is telling the story to his grandchildren. He not only tells us about history but shares his knowledge with his grandchildren as well.

Manning, Patricia, Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Student Research Center; Ebsco
Manning talks about the tale being inspiring even for those who learned about Navajo’s already. This review shares about how a person having a career as a code talker had an important role during that time period.