Kirkus Reviews: In this entry in one strand of the American Girls series (Meet Josefina, 1997, etc.), Josefina is approaching her tenth birthday and has decided she wants to be a healer like her godmother, Tía Magdalena. Participating in family and community activities—raising a baby goat, helping to replaster the church, and helping Tía Magdalena—take up much of her time. Near the end she is given the opportunity to prove her ability as a healer when her friend, Mariana, is bitten by a rattlesnake. This cheerful story is packed with historical tidbits. The adorable baby goat will appeal to the target audience, and although the story can be bland, it is well paced, and enhanced by lovely realistic illustrations. (September 1, 1998)
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