{"title":"Joseph Bruchac","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bruchac’s books invite readers into vivid worlds shaped by Native American heritage and storytelling. His works often blend history, culture, and adventure, offering compelling narratives that resonate with young adults and children alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom powerful historical tales like \u003cem\u003eCode Talker\u003c\/em\u003e to thoughtful explorations of identity in \u003cem\u003eOne Real American\u003c\/em\u003e, Bruchac’s writing honours tradition while addressing contemporary themes with sensitivity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"one-real-american-by-joseph-bruchac-9781419746574","title":"One Real American","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Real American\u003c\/em\u003e by Joseph Bruchac explores the extraordinary life of Ely S. Parker (1828–1895), a remarkable yet little-known figure in US history. A member of the Seneca, an Iroquois nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he mastered English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and served as the primary draftsman of the terms for the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParker later became President Grant’s Commissioner of Indian Affairs, making history as the first Native American to hold that position. In \u003cem\u003eOne Real American\u003c\/em\u003e, esteemed children's book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved significant success in two worlds yet constantly found himself caught between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating biography includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, a bibliography, and a timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995893125356,"sku":"9781419746574","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cb187d8756b8708c6e994537f31cba4a.jpg?v=1763159561"},{"product_id":"code-talker-by-joseph-bruchac-9780142405963","title":"Code Talker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deeply affecting novel honours all the young men who dared to serve in World War II, and it honours the culture and language of the Navajo Indians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Booklist, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His gruelling journey is eye-opening and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring...\"\u003c\/em\u003e - School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933930209516,"sku":"9780142405963","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780142405963-code-talker.jpg?v=1783884783"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joseph-bruchac.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}