Written by Lisa Stringfellow
A Comb of Wishes is a tale of longing, revenge, and redemption told from alternating perspectives: a grieving young girl and a vindictive mermaid. Young Kela, the likable protagonist, misses her mom dearly. When an unexpected discovery offers a way to bring her back to life, Kela jumps at it. She soon discovers the truth behind the saying, “be careful what you wish for.” After a series of mistakes, Kela makes amends–with the help of friends, family, and what she knows in her heart to be true. This is a powerful and magical story based in a Caribbean island setting.
Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in January 2023
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-7
A Comb of Wishes
Written by Lisa Stringfellow
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
258 pages
Release Date: January 17, 2023
ISBN: 9780063043442
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
