Melisande [Paperback]

E. Nesbit (Author), P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Cursed by an evil fairy at her christening, Princess Melisande grows up bald but finds herself facing another set of problems when her wish for golden hair is fulfilled.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

With elements of Rapunzel crossed with Gulliver's Travels, the story of Melisande features a princess, cursed with baldness by a bad fairy, who gets her wish to grow lots of hairAwith a vengeance. Ages 5-up.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763607177
• ISBN-13: 978-0763607173
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,788,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully illustrated book, combining fairytale & logic!, July 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Melisande (Paperback)

Melisande is a wonderful combination of traditional fairytale and mathematic logic. It is a favorite of family, both children and adults. We are all very excited that it has finally been reprinted! Children and adults alike will note the allusions to Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel, and will enjoy the humorous trials the princess must go through before the spell is broken and she finally gets to marry the prince. As in all E. Nesbit's books, logic, and the unexpected things that happen when people don't think logically, play an important role in the plot.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Hair Day, June 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Melisande (Paperback)

From one irritated, uninvited guest comes the gift of baldness. From one poorly worded wish comes out of control hair. Add one prince determined to find the solution. Mix in Melisande's need to rescue her island home. How does it turn out? It adds up to an enchanting tale that delights both young and old. I've used the book in elementary classes as well as college classes--both were mesmerized.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellant book that can touch areas across curriculum., September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Melisande (Turtleback)

This is an excellent book. I have used it for medieval, folk/fairy tale, multiplication, critical thinking, and role playing studies. It is also just a wonderful story for read aloud at home or school. The illustrations are just beautiful.