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Code Word Courage (Dogs of World War II)
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080286
ISBN
9780545840767
Grade 3-7
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Description
Billie's older brother Leo is returning from Marine boot camp and then leaving for the war. Just thinking about losing her brother, she already feels terribly alone. When Leo returns to spend a last weekend with his sister, he brings Denny, a friend from boot camp. Denny is Navajo and will be working as a special Code Talker. Billie is disappointed in not being able to spend some alone time with her brother – until Denny and her bond over an injured dog that Billie will care for while her brother is away. The rest of the book is split between Denny's experiences in the warzone and Billie's experience back home. Note: there is a small section of “spiritualism" in the book relating to animal spirits through Denny's perspective. 233 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Code Word Courage (Dogs of World War II)
Newbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson delivers a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and courage, and the incredible contributions of Navajo Code-Talkers during WWII.
Billie has lived with her great-aunt ever since her mom passed away and her dad left. Billie's big brother, Leo, is about to leave, too, for the warfront. But first, she gets one more weekend with him at the ranch.Billie's surprised when Leo brings home a fellow Marine from boot camp, Denny. She has so much to ask Leo - about losing her best friend and trying to find their father - but Denny, who is Navajo, or Diné, comes with something special: a gorgeous, but injured, stray dog.
As Billie cares for the dog, whom they name Bear, she and Bear grow deeply attached to each other. Soon enough, it's time for Leo and Denny, a Navajo Code Talker, to ship out. Billie does her part for the war effort, but she worries whether Leo and Denny will make it home, whether she'll find a new friend, and if her father will ever come back. Can Bear help Billie - and Denny - find what's most important?
A powerful tale about unsung heroism on the WWII battlefield and the home front.
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Category Description for Dogs Of World War Ii Series
Young readers will enjoy this historical fiction series, particularly if they are dog lovers. At the heart of each of these books is the special bond between a dog and a young person during the WWII era. The series examines life on the home front from a variety of situations and perspectives, from racism endured by Japanese-Americans to the specialized talents of Navajo Code Talkers. Readers will find many details about attitudes and events of the time, such as the growing of Victory Gardens and the purchasing of war stamp bonds. The dogs in each story help the protagonists cope with the many changes in their lives, such as having a family member sent off to war or being forced into an internment camp. Each book has a section at the end where the author discusses the real-life details of the situations in the story. Engaging books on their own, these would also make a nice supplement for those who are studying the WWII era in the U.S., especially for kids who love animals or are reluctant students of history. Books in the series are separate stories and are in no particular order.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Scholastic |
| Author: | Kirby Larson |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780545840767 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
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