The Little Indian Weaver by Madeline Brandeis

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Author Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937
Title The Little Indian Weaver
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Summary "The Little Indian Weaver" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young Navajo girl named Bah who lives on a reservation in Arizona, exploring themes of cultural identity, friendship, and creativity. The narrative captures Bah's daily life, her passion for weaving, and her adventures, including the connection she forms with a white boy named Billy. The book follows Bah as she experiences the joys and challenges of childhood, from making a doll out of corn to dealing with the loss of her creation to a sheep. Throughout the story, friendship blossoms between Bah and Billy, who learns a great deal from the Navajo culture and helps Bah trade for a beloved papoose doll. The narrative is enriched with cultural details about the Navajo way of life, weaving traditions, and the significance of prayer sticks. As Billy writes a story that ultimately wins a contest, he recognizes the deep bond he shares with Bah and her family. The book serves as a charming exploration of how different backgrounds can create meaningful relationships and the beauty of tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Arizona -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Navajo Indians -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 40277
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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