Melissa wants to accomplish something speical, but what could it be Spectacular! Gorgeous! Fabulous! Those are some of the words people use to describe Melissa Parkington's hair, which is long, thick, and so shiny that it seems to sparkle. But Melissa would like to be known for more than her hair. Melissa wants to do something spectacular. But everything she tries doesn't seem to work out. Then one day she discovers that she can do something special--with her hair. Pat Brisson's engaging and thought-provoking story features lively illustrations by Suzanne Bloom.