Afternoon of the Elves
No. of pages 122
Published: 1989
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"Afternoon of the Elves" follows the story of a young girl named Hillary who becomes fascinated by her enigmatic neighbor, the mysterious and imaginative elf-maker, a girl named Sara-Kate. As Hillary explores Sara-Kate’s secret world filled with miniature creations and magical possibilities, she grapples with themes of friendship, imagination, and the challenges of growing up. The story intertwines elements of reality and fantasy, leading Hillary to confront the complexities of Sara-Kate’s life and her own. Ultimately, the novel highlights the power of belief and the importance of seeing beyond the surface to understand others. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 122 pages in this book. This book was published in 1989 by Scholastic .
Janet Taylor Lisle's books for young readers have received the Newbery Honor Award (Afternoon of the Elves), the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction (The Art of Keeping Cool), Holland's Zilveren Griffel, and Italy's Premio Andersen Award, among other honors. A graduate of Smith College and former journalist, Janet lives in Rhode Island and often draws on Rhode Island history in her work. Visit her online at JanetTaylorLisle. com.