A Comb of Wishes Ages 7 and up forgotten history of the landmark

forgotten history of the landmark 1970s effort to build a city dedicated to racial equality in rural “Klan country” North Carolina

Maddie and Theo have two things in common:

As the body count rises

Tamar is a musician

A Comb of Wishes Ages 7 and up forgotten history of the landmarkSet on an invented Caribbean island, Lisa Stringfellows spellbinding and emotionally resonant middle grade debut tells of grieving twelve year old Kela, who unwittingly forms a connection to a fearsome mermaid who has the power to bring Kela's mother back to life. A mesmerizing debut novel, set against the backdrop of Caribbean folklore, about a grieving girl and a vengeful mermaid who both must grapple with impossible wishes, redemption, and magic