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Onyefulu, Ifeoma
4 Reviews
(2)
K-3
Author-photographer Onyefulu offers another intimate portrait of a traditional Nigerian celebration. After a helpful introduction outlining the customs that will play out between the bride's and groom's families, young narrator Ekinadose describes events leading up to the nuptials of his aunt Efosa to his uncle Osaere. This welcome photo-essay conveys the universally recognizable joy of the occasion.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2004
(2)
K-3
Ikenna, the young narrator of this photo-essay about a Nigerian funeral, describes the ceremony as a "special good-bye" to his great-grandmother. The funeral goes on for several days and includes familiar elements as well as customs specifically from sub-Saharan Africa. The clear, colorful photos do double duty documenting the sequence of events and serving as a visual reference of Nigerian life. This is a valuable cross-cultural resource.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2001
(4)
PS
A boy and his cousin Adaora search their African village for a triangle, uncovering along the way circular elephant drums, star-shaped paw-paws, and crescent-shaped plantains. Although the story is contrived, the clear color photographs reveal many aspects of village life and culture, including clothing, traditional dishes, and the roles of various family members and neighbors.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(2)
K-3
The narrator, a young boy living in Nigeria, tells the reader about his "magician" grandfather, a traditional healer. The narrator also introduces us to some of his other relatives, briefly explaining the jobs they hold. Illustrated with full-color photographs, the brief text provides a sense of life in contemporary Nigeria in a way that the usual "facts about" approach does not.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 1999
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