![]() ![]() ![]() Stringfellow did an excellent job with the character development in this story where readers had the opportunity to not only get the perspective of Keela, but also the mermaid, Ophida. ![]() Naturally, this wish and the future loss of the comb bring perilous consequences that Keela didn't expect. In return for the comb, the mermaid promises to grant her one wish. While on the beach she finds a comb which belongs to a mermaid. It centers around a young girl by the name of Keela who is trying to navigate the loss of her mother. The actual structure of the story where the narrator states "crick crack - this is a story" calls for audience involvement pulling the reader fully into the story. One of the first things that I noticed about A Comb of Wishes is the emphasis that Stringfellow placed on the tradition of oral storytelling. I received this title for review, but all thoughts are my own. If you're a fan of Caribbean folklore especially those that involve mermaids, I think this one that you'll really end up enjoying. What a delightful, gem of a book! I kind of went into this book blind not really sure what to expect and I really ended up enjoying this. ![]()
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