A Comb of Wishes
A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 17, 2023. This 272-page book is written in English and explores themes of grief and folklore through the story of Kela, a girl grappling with the loss of her mother. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Caribbean folklore, the narrative intertwines Kela’s journey with that of a vengeful mermaid, Ophidia, who is drawn into a bargain when Kela discovers an ancient comb.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of Caribbean legends and the emotional complexities of family and loss within these pages. As Kela navigates her grief, she encounters the magical and the perilous, leading to a wish that carries significant consequences. The story delves into the realms of horror and myth, inviting readers to reflect on the costs of desire and the depths of human emotion.
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Set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, Lisa Stringfellow’s spellbinding middle grade debut tells of a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid and will enchant readers who loved Kacen Callender’s Hurricane Child or Christian McKay Heidicker’s Scary Stories for Young Foxes.
Ever since her mother’s death, Kela feels every bit as broken as the shards of glass, known as “mermaid’s tears,” that sparkle on the Caribbean beaches of St. Rita. So when Kela and her friend Lissy stumble across an ancient-looking comb in a coral cave, with all she’s already lost, Kela can’t help but bring home her very own found treasure.
Far away, deep in the cold ocean, the mermaid Ophidia can feel that her comb has been taken. And despite her hatred of 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. And a wish that big will exact an even bigger price…
Don’t miss the novel that Newbery-winning author Kelly Barnhill calls “one of the most promising works of fiction in a long time”!
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