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Josefina is pleased and proud when her godmother, Tia Magdalena, asks for her help with springtime chores. Tia Magdalena is a respected healer in the village, and Josefina hopes very much to become a healer just like her someday. Then one day, Josefina makes an awful mistake that shatters her hopes. She's sure Tia Magdalena will never teach her now. When Josefina visits her Pueblo Indian friend, Mariana, a terrifying adventure shows her just how much she has learned. Josefina's birthday becomes a celebration of bravery and hope. Softcover edition.
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