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Melisande

by E. Nesbit · 1901

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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.

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Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adult
Length
short · 48 pages
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