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Overview

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 School of Classical Dance’s summer program, he called to congratulate me! I loved hearing his voice. We’ve been friends forever–could it turn into something more?
Melinda

From: Jesse Rose To: Readers Subject: Melinda

I couldn’t believe the news. Melinda is so young! How could she be sick? How did she get leukemia? She’s got to get better. She’s got to.
Jesse

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780553570908
  • Publisher: Random House Children's Books
  • Publication date: 8/28/2002
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 208
  • Sales rank: 228,425
  • Age range: 12 - 15 Years
  • Lexile: 800L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 6.88 (w) x 4.26 (h) x 0.58 (d)

Meet the Author

Lurlene McDaniel has written more than 30 inspirational novels. Her books have receieved acclaim from teachers, parents, young adults, and reviewers.

Read an Excerpt

Blossoms

September 7

Dear Melinda Skye,

Thank you for sharing your snack.

You are very pretty.

Signed,

your friend,

Jesse Rose

September 7

Dear Jesse Rose,

Thank you. I have new shoes. Do you like them?

Your friend,

Melinda Skye

October 1

Dear Melinda,

I don't like school. But I like you. Do you like me?

Your friend,

Jesse

October 1

Dear Jesse,

I like you. But I like school. Reading is the best part.

Your friend,

Melinda

October 2

Dear Melinda,

The best part of school is seeing you.

Your very good friend,

Jesse

P.S. I like baseball. I want to play for the Braves. They are my favorite team.

October 3

Dear Jesse,

I like ballet. I take classes and want to be a real ballerina. I will be famous.

Your friend,

Melinda

October 21

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rose,

I'm afraid that Jesse must be placed on an "in-room" suspension from recess for the next three days for fighting on the playground. Although he has assured me that he "only socked Toby Gillman in the nose because he shoved Melinda Skye off the swing," as his teacher, I can't allow physical attacks on fellow students to occur. Please understand that I think Jesse is a good child. He has never disrupted the class until this unfortunate incident. As you are aware, this school system has a zero-tolerance policy regarding physical violence, and therefore Jesse must be punished for his aggressive act toward another student. Please call our principal if you have any questions regarding Jesse's suspension. Be assured that Toby is receiving the same punishment for shoving Melinda.

Sincerely,

Nancy Barber

October 22

Mrs. Barber,

Jesse has told his father and me that he will not hit Toby again "UNLESS Toby hurts Melinda." We've always tried to instill a sense of right and wrong in our son, and he knows that hitting others is wrong. For some reason, Jesse has formed an attachment to Melinda and feels a need to defend her—like some kind of mini-Lancelot. We understand and accept his punishment and are confident that he will behave in the future if Toby behaves.

Sincerely,

Ann Rose

Dear Jesse,

Thank you for punching Toby for me. I am sorry you have to miss recess, but I will sit with you at lunch all next week because you are my hero.

Friends forever,

Melinda

December 4

Dear Melinda,

I made this picture for you. It's me playing baseball and you watching. Do you like it?

Jesse

December 5

Dear Jesse,

I like the picture a lot!!!!! I put it in my room.

Melinda

An Invitation

To: Jesse Rose

From: Melinda Skye

Date: December 16, Friday

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place: Memorial Auditorium

Jesse—Melinda wants you to come watch her dance in the "Nutcracker Suite" next weekend. She is one of the cherubs in the dance company and will be in the front row. Perhaps your parents will bring you, and after the performance, you can all come backstage and say hello.

Elana Skye (Melinda's mom)

[Transcript from the VCR of Leonard and Elana Skye. Scene of backstage bedlam as girls dressed in tutus and leotards scurry around shrieking and giggling.]

OFF-CAMERA VOICE OF LEONARD SKYE: Slow down, Princess. There's somebody here to see you.

[Camera swings around to show Jesse and his parents. Jesse walks over to Melinda, hands her a pink rose wrapped in tissue.]

JESSE: I liked . . . I mean, you danced real good. I stayed awake the whole time!

MELINDA [giggles]: A rose? For me? [Glances up at camera] Look, Daddy, Jesse brought me a rose. A rose from a Rose. [Giggles again]

ELANA [Steps into camera shot, bends down]: This is just beautiful. How thoughtful, Jesse. [Looks up] Thank you for bringing him.

[Camera swings and shot widens to include Jesse's smiling parents.]

ANN ROSE: He saw that on television . . . you know, the part about giving an actress, or dancer in this case, a bouquet of roses after the final curtain. He insisted he bring roses for Melinda.

JOHN ROSE: I took him to the florist and he bought it with his own money.

VOICE OF JESSE: That's why there's just one. They cost a whole lot!

[Camera swings around and zooms in on Jesse's face as all adults laugh off-camera.]

ELANA: What do you say to Jesse, honey?

MELINDA: Thank you a whole bunch. [Throws arms around Jesse and kisses him wetly on the cheek. Adults laugh. Jesse's eyes widen. Camera pulls back and kids wave at lens.]

[Fade to Black]

Memo

To: All Parents

From: Nancy Barber

Date: May 20

To commemorate the end of the school year, we will hold a small "graduation" ceremony on Friday, the last day of classes. All family members are invited to this ceremony, which will be held at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please plan to attend if at all possible. I am proud of each student and want everyone to have a sense of a job well done!

Report cards will go out within two weeks of the end of classes. Have a wonderful summer!

May 23

Dear Melinda,

I will miss you very much all summer. I will write to you, OK? My mom said it is all right with her if your mom says I can. Will you miss me too?

Jesse

P.S. Can I be your boyfriend? Like a REAL boyfriend, not just a boy who is a friend?

May 23

Dear Jesse,

Yes, I will miss you. Yes, let's write. I am going to dance camp in July. I am going to visit my Grandma in Florida in August. I love her bunches and bunches. See you next year!

Melinda

P.S. My mom says I have to wait longer before I can have a real boyfriend. But thank you for asking.

P.P.S. If I could have a boyfriend, I would pick you!

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  • Posted August 31, 2011

    Couldn't put it down!!!!!

    This book allows you to experience all the emotions Melinda is going through as a love-sick teenager who is ill with cancer trying to live her normal life as a dancer...it is a gut wrenching, devasting, compassionate book that i reccomend to every one!!!! It takes you from letters, e-mails, melinda's diary, notes, and text. This book sucks you into a book that allows you to cuddle up and shed a tear.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 14, 2012

    Heartbreaking

    This book is one of tye best i have ever read. This book made me stop and think about my oen life this girl so younge is had a really bad rhing happen to her and she dosent take it like its a nad thing but a great thing it will break your heart to hear what she has to go through why still loving

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 8, 2012

    Why

    Why does the auther have to write so sad books

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2012

    This was a very heart felt book and lots of young love. It made

    This was a very heart felt book and lots of young love. It made me cry at the end so be prepared.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 17, 2012

    Fantastic book

    This book is so good! She creates such a bond with the characters and the reader. Sad, you WILL cry. Although the book is amazing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 10, 2012

    Read

    This was the first lurlene mcdaniel book i read! It is great! I am a young reader (young age) and this was very good and inspirational. Great for any reader!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 25, 2012

    Highly recommended

    Lurlene McDaniel does it again! My tween daughters both are loving the books by this fantastic author. She creates such a bond between the reader and the characters that they simply can't put the book down until they know what happens with the characters. They share laughter and tears, literally!! Thanks for the great reads for my kids!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    Insperational

    This is the must insperational story I have ever read. It really is a breathtakig book if love,hope, and tragedy! You will cry!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2011

    My FAVORITE book

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 24, 2011

    Booklove101

    Wow! Such an inspiring novel. I simply adore all of Mcdaniel's novels!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 25, 2011

    Amazing!!

    Such a great book! As with all Lurlene McDaniel books you won't be able to put it down. Every time I go back to reread it because it's so good, I cry. Recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind a good cry with a great story.

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  • Posted October 12, 2011

    Breath takingly amazing!!

    the first time i read this book was when i was in 7th grade and im a senior now. I've read this book so many times and it never gets old. i love of all Lurlene McDaniel books; shes an amazing writer and makes you feel like your the one experiencing everything thats happening in the story. this book is one of my top favorites!!

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  • Posted May 20, 2011

    AWESOME!

    My friend recommended it to me and when i started to read it I COULDN'T STOP!!!

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  • Posted April 1, 2011

    sad but sweet

    this story was really short, and sad, but good. I fun afternoon or weekend read

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 1, 2011

    Must Read!

    I started to read this book, and could not put it down! It is an amazing book of sadness and sweetness. It really is a book that you must read, as well as all the other books by this author.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 19, 2011

    emotional

    who new some one could.find love and have it be takin a way so fast and cannot stop it or control it

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  • Posted February 23, 2011

    Touching

    McDaniel has created a portrait of life, a heartwrenching story of love, loss, and devotion. With clearly written letters A Rose For Melinda is a truly passionate tale with a touch that makes you understand that life is just as it is and that you should be truly greatful for the things you have. -Teenreviews

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2011

    FANTASTIC

    Hands down the greatest book ever!

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  • Posted June 17, 2010

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    Really Good!

    This book was awesome. It was very different in the way that everything that was happening was written through letters. Very cute story line. I recommend it :)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 6, 2010

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    AMAZING!!!!

    It was amazing book i am a dancer so i decided to read this book because it was about a dancer. I loved the romance in the story!! I don't often cry when i read books but reading this one i did!! This book is one i would recommed to all my friends!!

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