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Melisande (Paperback)

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

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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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.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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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.

Product Details

Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Candlewick (April 7, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0763607177
ISBN-13: 978-0763607173
Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 13 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous and thoughtful satirical adaptation of classic fairy tale themes
Melisande first appeared as a short story "Melisande Or, Long and Short Division" in her collection: Nine Unlikely Tales for Children. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1901. Read more

Published 11 months ago by F. Orion Pozo

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece from a Master
A century-old thoughtful twist on the fairy tale genre by a classic Children's writer (would love to see reviews of some of her other works). Read more

Published on July 12, 2004 by Trent Dougherty

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Hit With My Son!
...Nesbit writes beautifully and is clever and unpredictable enough that without going over the kids' heads, the reading adult can enjoy it too. Read more

Published on June 19, 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Gotta love fairy tales
I remember this book from middle school. I told people the story, and everyone thought I made it up! Read more

Published on October 8, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A memorable tale
I first found this book in second grade at our school library. Now almost ten years later I still check it out from the public library at least 2-3 times a year! Read more

Published on June 15, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful "modern" fairy tale, with an appropriate ending.
This delightful "modern" fairy tale describes the trials of a royal family beset with too many traditions from "historical" fairy tales. Read more

Published on November 18, 1998 by Karen Morgan (mkmorgan@hrtc.net)

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful artwork adds to a great tale
This is an enchanting story made more so by wonderfully fresh watercolor artwork. The different perspectives used by the artist adds to the uniqueness of the tale. Read more

Published on April 4, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars The story of a beautiful princess on a "bad hair day".
A charming tale of kings, castles, fairies and princesses. Because of a badly-worded magic spell, the Princess Melisande finds that her hair is growing faster than she can cut it... Read more

Published on May 15, 1997

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