Afternoon of the Elves is a 1989 children's novel by author Janet Taylor Lisle.[1] Afternoon of the Elves was a Newbery Medal Honor Book in 1990.[2] The plot centers around the budding friendship between a popular elementary-school student named Hillary, and her misanthropic next-door neighbor Sarah-Kate. The two investigate a tiny village in Sarah-Kate's back yard, and as the story progresses, more of Sarah-Kate's personal life is revealed.
 First edition | |
| Author | Janet Taylor Lisle |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Publisher | Orchard Books |
Publication date | 1989 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 128 |
| ISBN | 0590439448 |
References edit
- ^ Afternoon of the Elves Summary.
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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