A Rose for Melinda

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 cant believe it. What a surprise from Jesse. When he got my e-mail about being accepted by the Washington School of Classical Dances summer program, he called to congratulate me! I loved hearing his voice. Weve been friends forevercould it turn into something more?
Melinda

From: Jesse Rose
To: Readers
Subject: Melinda

I couldnt believe the news. Melinda is so young! How could she be sick? How did she get leukemia? Shes got to get better. Shes got to.
Jesse