Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac

Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

Joseph Bruchac

240 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional informative slow-paced
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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 fig...

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Moods

informative 74%
reflective 46%
emotional 45%
adventurous 44%
inspiring 36%
challenging 31%
tense 31%
sad 29%
dark 21%
hopeful 20%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 41% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

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