{"product_id":"code-word-courage-dogs-of-world-war-ii-isbn-9780545840750","title":"Code Word Courage (Dogs of World War II)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e      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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBillie 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.     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eNewbery Honor-winning author Kirby Larson delivers a heartwarming story of friendship, love, and courage, and the incredible contributions of Navajo Code-Talkers during WWII.\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCode Word Courage\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"With background research, including interviews with Navajo code talkers, and a knack for generating a heartwarming, genuine story, Larson seamlessly weaves the lives of the characters into the fabric of the 1944-45 home front setting.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\"Remarkable, engaging and highly enjoyable historical fiction for young adults as well as all readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\"A story of loneliness, loss, friendship, and identity.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"World War II continues to be a topic that fascinates young readers, and \u003ci\u003eCode Word Courage\u003c\/i\u003e will keep those obsessed with the era reading happily.\" -- \u003ci\u003eYA Books Central\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Larson once again creates an engaging story that is rich in historical details. She purposefully captures both the fear and the hope in a world torn by war as well as the simple love of a boy for his dog. Practically perfect.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A slice-of-life tale for historical fiction fans and animal lovers alike.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"Larson brings the historical setting to life with vivid details and draws readers into the story with a heartfelt dog-and-child relationship.\" -- \u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDash\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eWinner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical FictionA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year* \"Emotionally satisfying and thought-provoking.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"[A] trenchant novel.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Historical fiction at its best.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDuke\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Exceptionally well-crafted and emotionally authentic.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"[An] incisive tale of loyalty, patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"A good example of how bravery comes in all shapes, sizes -- and breeds.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones to the Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e* \"Larson's thriller deftly mixes humor, heart-pounding moments, and a strongly evoked historical setting -- it's truly a story with something for everyone.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"The story's themes of trust, friendship, and good manners will resonate with many. Audacity's charm and smarts make this historical adventure a winner.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Larson infuses her romp with plenty of humor, making Audacity, her cat, and friends into lively, likable characters. With characteristic deftness, she weaves her historical material seamlessly into the story; Audacity is a modern girl.... Clever, funny, and sweet in equal measures.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\"Readers will cheer Audacity's ingenuity and bravery as they relish every moment of her adventures. Highly recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones Steals the Show\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\"A suspenseful little mystery with heart.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003eA Newbery Honor Recipient* \"[An] engaging historical novel... [Larson] creates a richly textured novel full of memorable characters.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review* \"Larson... create[s] a masterful picture of the homesteading experience and the people who persevered.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\"Refreshing.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e; its sequel, \u003ci\u003eHattie Ever After\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDuke\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDash\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction; \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCode Word Courage\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones to the Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e; its sequel, \u003ci\u003eAudacity Jones Steals the Show\u003c\/i\u003e; and Dear America:\u003ci\u003e The Fences Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e. She has also cowritten the award-winning picture books \u003ci\u003eTwo Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Washington state with her husband and Winston the Wonder Dog.     \u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      The door swung open and Denny's knee jostled the desk as he hopped to attention. Eighteen sets of chair legs scraped the floor while an Anglo officer strode in, followed by two other Marines. Both Diné.The Anglo introduced himself in Navajo. Not fluent Navajo, but good enough to get by at the trading post. \"Take a seat, gentlemen,\" Sergeant Johnston ordered.They did as instructed.The Anglo turned to one of the Diné officers. \"Sergeant Manuelito, would you please get the door?\"Manuelito pulled a set of keys from his pocket and efficiently, purposefully, locked the classroom. The tumbler thunked like an animal trap.Denny shot a glance over at Jesse, whose forehead wrinkled imperceptibly.Sergeant Johnston picked up a pointer and tapped at the list of words on the blackboard.\"Begay, what's this?\" The pointer landed on \u003ci\u003ega-gih\u003c\/i\u003e.\"Crow,\" Denny answered.\"That's what it meant yesterday. Today, it means patrol plane.\" The pointer kept tapping. \u003ci\u003eTas-chizzie\u003c\/i\u003e, swallow, was a torpedo plane. \u003ci\u003eAtsah\u003c\/i\u003e, eagle, a transport plane.As the sergeant went down the list, Denny's heart beat faster. It was a code. The Navajo language was the basis of a code. That's why he was here. He glanced around the room. That's why they were all here.Sergeant Johnston cleared his throat. \"From this moment on, nothing that you do or hear in this room leaves this room. Under penalty of imprisonment. Nothing.\" He stared down the rows of Marines. \"Do I make myself clear?\"Despite the hodgepodge of feelings he was experiencing -– bewilderment, curiosity,  fear -- Denny had been in the Marines long enough to know there was only one possible response to the sergeant's question. At the top of his lungs, he answered with the rest of the men: \"Yes, sir!\"     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551686807781,"sku":"NP9780545840750","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_cba144fa-03e2-4043-8487-9cb31f9ccee0.jpg?v=1773252233","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/code-word-courage-dogs-of-world-war-ii-isbn-9780545840750","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}