Super Short Summary

Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac follows Ned Begay, a Navajo man reflecting on his youth when he was recruited by the US military during World War II to use his language in creating an unbreakable code to aid the Allies. The story highlights Ned's experiences from boarding school to boot camp, his role as a code talker, and his combat experiences across the Pacific, culminating in the recognition of the code talkers' contributions post-war. The book contains depictions of racism and the harrowing realities of war.