Growing up, she was a voracious reader, and books took her to places where her imagination could thrive. The reader will leave with feelings that hope can overcome grief.Ībout the author: Lisa Stringfellow writes middle grade fiction and has a not-so-secret fondness for fantasy with a dark twist. The magical elements were integrated so naturally into the Caribbean world Lisa built they were wonderfully believable. Stringfellow weaves a story of historical folklore with contemporary situations and authentic characters. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price. Despite her hatred for all humans, her magic requires that she make a bargain: the comb in exchange for a wish, but what Kela wants most is for her mother to be alive. But far away deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her magical comb has been taken. When Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, Kela brings it home as her very own treasure. Set in the Caribbean and rich with culture and folklore, the book is a journey of recovery and resilience. A Comb of Wishes is one of the most creative and captivatin g books I’ve read in a while. Stringfellow is a masterful storyteller who writes prose like a seasoned pro. Congratulations to Lisa Stringfellow on her middle grade debut, A Comb of Wishes.
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