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186 pp.
| Farrar
| May, 2005
|
TradeISBN 0-374-36241-6$16.00
(2)
4-6
Illustrated by
Renato Alarcao.
Transport a batch of familiar stories to the American Southwest, spice them with its wildlife plus a sprinkle of Spanish, and stir in some contemporary mores and concerns; add dollops of humor, and season with wisdom and compassion. Yield: eleven tales distinguished by rich humanity. This delightful debut is nicely enhanced by Brazilian illustrator Alarcão's satirical, vividly detailed drawings. Glos.