Code Word Courage Dogs of World War ..., Kirby Larson
Code Word Courage Dogs of World War ..., Kirby Larson
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Code Word Courage (Dogs of World War II)

Author: Kirby Larson

Series: Dogs of World War II

Narrator: Kirby Larson

Unabridged: 5 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/24/2018


Synopsis

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 Dine, 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerie on June 06, 2023

This was a good introduction for anyone wanting a taste of the lives of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War Two. It should whet the appetite of our youth to learn more.......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 26, 2018

I read this book to my husband while we were on a trip. He enjoyed it as much as I did. Kirby Larson does a very good job with historical fiction. I think age 12 and older would enjoy it.......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on August 29, 2018

A great WWII story about a girl on the homefront and the dog she got from a marine. I really enjoyed it - lots of kids helping the war effort - buying bonds, saving tin.......more

Goodreads review by June on July 16, 2018

I was drawn to this book by a review I read recently. This book has three elements I always look for in middle-grade books before I begin reading them: Historical fiction--this one is set during World War II. Animals as inspirational supporting characters--this one has a dog. Diverse characters--th......more

Goodreads review by Dorothy on January 21, 2022

As an avid reader, I enjoy well-written books for all ages. Code Word Courage by Kirby Larson, written for readers ages eight to twelve, is certainly one of those books. Code Word Courage takes place during WWII. The story takes place through dual voices: Billie’s and Denny’s. Billie, on the cusp of......more