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Billie Sharpe is eleven when her older brother Leo goes off to boot camp in September 1944, leaving her under the care of her greatβaunt Doff. As she yearns for a father she never knew, Leo returns with a close friend, Denny, a young Navajo man. Together with a wounded dog they named Bear, the trio navigates wartime challenges and the deepening ties of family and friendship.
Through the perspective of a child, the story shows how Bear becomes the link that keeps Billie anchored to her brothers and to the heroic world of the Navajo Code Talkers. The narrative offers insights into childhood resilience, cultural diversity, and the everyday bravery of those involved in World War II.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Kirby Larson
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