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A Rose for Melinda
A Rose for Melinda
Author: Lurlene McDaniel
Told in letters, journal entries, e-mails, doctors’ reports, and instant messages, the heartbreaking story of an aspiring ballet dancer battling leukemia. — From: Melinda Skye — To: Readers — Subject: Jesse — Hi! I can’t believe it. What a surprise from Jesse. When he got my e-mail about being accepted by the Washington Sch...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780553570908
ISBN-10: 0553570900
Publication Date: 8/13/2002
Pages: 208
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 30 ratings
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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rocky1 avatar reviewed A Rose for Melinda on + 52 more book reviews
I loved the unique way this story was told-through emails, instant messages, doctor reports, diary entries, video tapes, phone conversations etc.

The story discusses the relationship between two young schoolmates, Melinda and Jesse. Melinda aspires to be a ballerina and Jesse wants to grow up to do something worthwhile with his life-he just doesn't know what yet.

We follow Melinda and Jesse through a divorce, moving away, Melinda's ballet education/career, as well as her leukemia, and how it influences Jesse's decisions as well as his life.

Heartbreaking and powerful all at once.
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This is deffently one of my favorite lurlean mcdaniel books i have read meny of them!

It is a very romantic book with the saddest twist. very emotional. a must read!
hugbandit7 avatar reviewed A Rose for Melinda on + 51 more book reviews
This is a cute quick read about a boy and girl that meet in kindergarten and become fast friends and realize that they love each other as they grow older.

I enjoyed the book and definitely cried during the sad parts (and yes there are many sad and happy parts)

This would be good for teens or anyone that likes YA books


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