For summer school, I read this book aloud to my students, and I loved it! I guess it would be considered historical fiction although it is written as a narrative. It tells the story of Kii (Ned Begay), a Navajo, who becomes a code talker during World War II. The story is abundant with historical facts from the perspective of a person in the war. There is no fictionalized love story, rather just narratives of relationships with other soldiers and perspectives of the Navajos. The story travels from California to Hawaii to the Soloman Islands, Guam, Saipan, Palau, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. This would be a perfect addition to the history classroom as it is rich in content, not length. A must read!
RC = 13 points
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