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Afternoon of the Elves

Janet Taylor Lisle (1989)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age9
Goodreads3.65
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Child NeglectPovertyMental IllnessClass Struggle

Positive tags

FriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarmingComing of Age

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineCurious Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Found FamilyFish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden IdentityMysterious Friend

Themes

Friendship Across Class LinesImagination vs RealityPoverty and NeglectCompassionSocial ClassChildhood InnocenceFamily Secrets

Synopsis

As Hillary works in the miniature village, allegedly built by elves, in Sara-Kate's backyard, she becomes more and more curious about Sara-Kate's real life inside her big, gloomy house with her mysterious, silent mother.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagical RealismRealistic FictionSocial Issues