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40 pp.
| Cavendish |
March, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-7614-5031-9$$15.95
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This story describes a traditional Navajo wedding from the point of view of a white child whose best friend, Vanessa, is Navajo. Throughout the day, Vanessa's family explains the details that are part of the wedding ceremony. Though somewhat washed-out looking, the colored pencil art effectively illustrates information in the text. An author's note discussing sources would have been useful.