Afternoon of the Elves
I loved your book it was awesome it was like you dident know what was going to happen next but please write a sequel hi i loved your book it was really fasinating. i liked the part when they found out the elves built a ferris wheel and pool.. hi i recently finished your book afternoon of the elves and at the end when hillary disappears, what happens to her? Ms Lisle: I was lucky enought to portray Sara-Kate in McGraw Hill's film version of Afternoon of the Elves in 1992. Fourteen years later, I am still acting and am now a mom. I can't wait to share this book with my daughter when she is older! I still have my autographen copy from you! I came accross this website accidentally, but am glad I found it! www.EmilyBauer.com
Andrew H
Atlanta, GA America - 10/5/2006 4:17pm
henry t
gainesville, ga usa - 7/13/2006 10:27am
henry t
ganesville, ga usa - 7/8/2006 7:53pm
Emily B
New York, NY USA - 5/28/2006 9:26pm
Yer beter than dannil pinkwater!(a riot i love funny books. but yours was beter!)i am looking fourword to reading all of your books thats how good this book is that is EXTREAMLY GOOD,FANTASTIC,BUTIFULLY FANTASTIC
will ro
Menlo Park, CA United States - 4/28/2006 11:19am
I was totally enchanted by your lovely, sensitive and captivating book about a girl misunderstood. It was a total fantasy and only fueled by belief in elves and all little folks of the woods. I am looking forward to more books like this!
Doris Ro
Menlo Park, CA United States - 4/28/2006 11:1am
it's SO good that I wanna do it for a play next year!
Will Ro
Menlo Park, CA USA - 4/28/2006 10:58am
hi lil elves!!
michael arcilla a
edmonton, alberta canada - 4/21/2006 3:32pm
cool pictures!
Michael Arcilla A
edmonton, alberta canada - 4/21/2006 2:1pm
your book is super cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael a
edmonton, alberta canada - 4/21/2006 1:53pm
This book is so magical. When I read it I thought it would be weird but it wasn't! I adore this autor and this book!!!
Mary H
Staunton, VA USA - 3/27/2006 10:9am
hello
M T
R, VA USA - 2/10/2006 6:13am
People in Australia do this as a play.
Deb H
Rockville, MD USA - 2/9/2006 7:45pm
I love your book you should write afternoon of the elves 2 that would be cool I wish you could come to our school in Bristol I would really like to meet you.
Anna W
Bristol, Wi U.S.A - 1/28/2006 6:7pm
I READ THE BOOK. IT'S A GREAT STORY. I'M DOING A REVIEW ON IT. THIS BOOK IS A WONDERFUL WAY OF SHOWING HOW POORLY KIDS CAN BE TREATED AT SCHOOL. For those who have not read this book, finish it asap. I read the book in a day. To the author of this book, i would like to thank you for ur book and sharing ur talent. Sara kate is a great way of showing how kids can be sometime!!!!!!!!!!!!
maria A
tronto, ONTARIO CANADA - 1/28/2006 5:59pm
You should do Afternoon of the Elves 2 because when people finish the book they wonder what happened to Hillary! I hope you do the second part!
jennifer Z
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A - 1/21/2006 2:35pm
I like this book! It's so intersting! I love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jennifer Z
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A - 1/19/2006 9:23am
The book is looking really good. Our class hasn't finished it yet though. I love all of your books, like The Art of Keeping Cool!
Meghan S
Bristol, WI USA - 1/19/2006 9:21am
i love your book
jesse k
kenosha, wi us - 1/19/2006 9:20am
this is one of the best books i have ever read. it is filled with fantasy.
nathaniel B
kenosha, WI USA - 1/19/2006 9:20am
i love your book
Dustin C.
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A. - 1/19/2006 9:20am
The book is fantastic. I Like this book because it is filled with fantasy and wonder.
Ethan C
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A. - 1/19/2006 9:19am
I'm not finished with it yet but i love it so far. I can't wait to see if Sara-Kate is an elf or not. I am so excited and I can't wait. I am a big fan of you and your books!!!!
Shelby
P.S my friends call me Chubbs. isn't that weird?
Shelby S.
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A - 1/19/2006 9:19am
Our class is reading this book and it is REALLY cool. All the elves do fun things!
Brittney B
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A. - 1/19/2006 9:19am
I HOPE THAT YOU READ THIS BECAUSE I LIKED YOUR BOOK ALSO
Devin B
Kenosha, Wisconsin U.S.A - 1/19/2006 9:19am
It is so good when hillary goes into sara-kate's house.
Taylor c
bristol, wi - 1/19/2006 9:19am
I love your book. I'm going to finish it today.
Anna W
Bristol, Wi Kenosha - 1/19/2006 9:18am
I like the book because of the fantasy of the elves. Sarah-Kate is so weird.
Dustin C.
Bristol, Wisconsin U.S.A. - 1/19/2006 9:17am
I love your book
Taylor c
bristol, wi - 1/19/2006 9:15am
I am still reading it ,but so far I LOVE
IT!
nancy r
Bristol, WL Kenisha - 1/10/2006 4:57pm
I LOVED YOUR BOOK!I KNOW
YOU DONT READ THIS BUT I HOPE U
DO THOUGH PLEASE!
lorena R
Kenosha, WI - 1/10/2006 4:57pm
i love janet taylor lisle
- 1/9/2006 10:35pm
EVERYONE SHOULD READ AT LEAST ONE OF HER BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alex O
C. Town, Ohio USA - 11/20/2005 8:32pm
It was a really good book. I liked how Sarah Kate's house was described. I am going to read more of her books!!!
Alex O
C. town, Ohio USA - 11/20/2005 8:24pm
really cool book!!!!!!!
-bianca
bianca t
- 11/14/2005 7:52pm
wow.i am very shocked in how interested i got in this book. i read the gold dust letters and did a report on it and it inspired me to read this and i also did a report on it. i think the next book i will read is The Art of Keeping Cool. anyway, i got really into this book and the magic and life was brought to me. i didnt even pay attention to the time or anything! thank you janet for giving me the inspiration to read! keep up the good work
-annabelle
Annabelle B
- 11/14/2005 7:48pm
This book was awesome!!!! IT was so breath-taking. You never knew what was going to happen!!!!
Clare S
Johnstown, PA USA - 10/1/2005 7:53pm
I am in the middle of reading afternoon of the elves and i am so into it! it is great!!!
Amanda b
west islip, NY usa - 9/15/2005 5:55pm
I think it is cool that Hillary is willing to hang out with Sara-Kate. I think Sara-Kate is extremely different and that she has a lot of things to say that I don't think Hillary really understands. I think it ends kind of sadly, though, with Sara-Kate when she has to go live with her relatives. I like the book overall. I especially enjoy the fantasy things about the elf houses, ferris wheel, and swimming pool.
Joy H.
Princeton, Texas United States of America - 8/22/2005 3:59pm
i haven't read the whole thing yet, but i take drama and Afternoon of the Elves is a great script. my part is Sara Kate and it only goes up to where Sara Kate tells Hillary to go home because of the scary figure in the window. i think it will be a great book to read over the summer
Riley D
Bristol, Connecticut USA - 7/27/2005 1:5pm
i think it is a wonderful story about children and certain friendships. i hope you write a sequel to this book because i would love to read it. i especially like how you explained your characters thoroughly with details i could understand.
Stacy R
pasedena, california america - 6/9/2005 2:37pm
i liked the book afternoon of the elves because it kept me interested. I realy liked when Hillary's mother walked in to Sara-kate's house.I wonder where Sara-kate went and what happend to her mother? Did she live or not? I would love to read another book of afternoon of the elves.
lindsay vv
calgary, alberta canada - 6/6/2005 11:45am
I loved the book afternoon of the elves. it is one of the best novel study books in the world. I would like to know where Hillary went, did she become a elf? I was wondering if there is going to be another book? If you make another book I will be sure to read it. I think that it is such a good book that every body in my school should read it.
Kanesha U
Calgary, Alberta Canada - 6/6/2005 11:40am
The book was very interesting and i would like to see a second book to tell us what happens to Hillary And Sara Kate plus i think every body in our reading group liked the book and i bet they would like to see a second book on the top ten selling books of America and Canada. I recommend this book to all people who likes elves and likes mystery.
Drew S
Calgary, Alberta Canada - 6/1/2005 12:16pm
Very interesting ending and geat discption of sary-kates elf body. i want to read ohter books by this autor.over all iti was a awasome book!
dallas h
calgary, alberta canada - 6/1/2005 12:15pm
Janet, I liked your book because it talks about relationships and elves. I just have one question--Where did hillary go? And another question--Is Sara Kate an elf?
Mercedes G
New York, NY U.S. - 5/20/2005 4:54pm
it is a really good book. i feel sorry and sad for sara kate, you must write a sequal Mrs.lisle!
Kennedy G
Chandler, Arizona United States - 4/22/2005 10:49pm
This is truly an interesting book, I picked it up because my brother was doing it for a book report. I believe in elves, magic ect. ect. and you should write a sequel about Hillary.
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MUST KNOW IF SARA KATE IS AN ELF!!!!!
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-, - - - 4/22/2005 12:58pm
I think it is an ever so Wonderful book. At the end I feel so sorry for Sara-Kate. This book is just so Realalistic. I loved it as an intertainer and as a lit study project. It's just a Sweat and Wonderful Book!
Amber P
Chandler, Arizona United States - 4/21/2005 10:3pm
We thought the book was
interesting. It kept our
minds open. We wish you
would write a sequel, letting
us know what happened to
Sara-Kate and Hillary.
We're dying to find out!
Marx G.
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin USA - 4/14/2005 12:18pm
This book is wonderful. It is very sad and left a sort of shadow in my heart and mind, but overall, the book was beautiful;like the frail body of dying flower, swaying in the soft wind. It's one of the best books I have ever read and will stay in my memory for as long as I live.
Michelle C
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 4/8/2005 8:17pm
At the end of afternoon of the elves hillary dissapears, my classmates and i were trying to find out how so we thought we would ask you.
Michael R
Mt.Pleasant, utah america - 4/5/2005 9:37pm
I loved this book!
Cameron Benda B
Bethlehem, PA USA - 4/1/2005 1:3pm
Afternoon of the elves was an amazing
tale of two girls, both of which I could
relate to! This book never had a dull
moment and had such a wonderful
story line. I loved it! This book has
everything from magical elves to a
strong friendship. Once I started to
read.... I couldn't put it down!
Courtney H
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania United States - 3/31/2005 11:10am
This book is about two girls,Hillary and Sara-Kate,
who become friends because they both love to play with the elves in Sara-Kate's messy,but fun yard!Many misterious things happen in this adventureous book!This is a book that shows true friendship.
Lauren K
Richmond, Virginia United States - 3/29/2005 5:37pm
We're part of a reading group and we want to tell you our favorite and least favorite parts. Our names are Logan and J.R. Junior's favorite part was when Hillary's mom walked in Sara Kate's House and S.K. was being really nice telling her to get out. Junior's least favorite part was when Hillary stole the money from her mom and the bologna. Logan's favorite part was when S.K. and Hillary had a rad party. Logan's least favorite part was when Hillary went in S.K.'s house.
We thought for a new book you could make one like Night of the goblins or Morning of the Faries. Can we part of your new book if you are going to make one as characters which are named Logan and Junior or Bruce.
Logan and Junior lj
Rapid city, SD South Dakota United States - 3/29/2005 12:20pm
It was a good book but to me, it was a bit confusing.
I thought is was unorganized but I enjoyed the book very much
Jake R
philadelphia, PA United States - 3/28/2005 1:24pm
We really liked this book because of all the twist and turns.Our favorite twist and turn was when Hillary's mother decided to go in the Connolly's house!It shocked us when Sara-Kate went to a orphanage.Also when Sara-Kate's mom went to a mental hospital.Why we are writing together is because it was a reading gruop.We also did our image of the elf village.
Andraya could not believe when Hillary stole the money from her mom and the bolona from the store.Courtney was shocked when Hillary disapeared.Courtney and I think you should write a sequal to Afternoon of the Elves.Like a book that connects to how Sara-Kate is doing and about her mom.Also put details about the elf village.We think the next title should be: Seeing the Elf World.
Andraya has questions for you well I was wondering why did you decide to become a writer?what eles do you like to do besides writing?How old were you when you started to write books?Courtney has some questions too. Why did you choose to dedicate this book to your daughter? What were you thinking about when you had this book in mind? What do you think you are going to write your next book about?
Andraya whats to say this was the first book she has read that you wrote and it was a great book. I am going to read your other books I really want to read The Lost Flower Children.Just by hearing the titel it sounds like it would be really good.
Courtney has to say that this book was one of my favorite books I have read. I can't wait to read other books by you. If you write a sequal to this book I am going to go out and buy it. Tonight I might go buy Afternoon of the Elves. We really think that it would be fun to be in one of your books and to meet you in person so we could get your autograph. Mabe you could put us in your next book. If you do were both 11.Courtney's small and has brown hair. Andraya's not that tall but on the other hand I am not that small.I have brown with blons strechs.
Well we gotta go.That raps it up and pretty pretty please put us in the next book.
5th graders Andraya and Courtney H
Rapid City, SD USA - 3/22/2005 4:22pm
It was a very good book but it was also kind of unorganized and short. I would have enjoyed more detail but hey im 12 what do I know. Over all i think it was a awesome book!
Kristine D
Wahaiwa, Hawaii USA - 3/14/2005 6:47pm
AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES WAS SO RAD. MY FAVORITE PART WAS WHEN SHARA-KATE STOLE THE FRUIT. THE BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING. OTHER KIDS THAT SEE THIS YOU SHOULD READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!
GABRIELLE C.
COLORADO, LONGMONT - 2/24/2005 0:7am
I think Afternoon of the Elves was sooo goood!! My favorite part was when Hillary saw Sara-Kate's mother it was so mysterious! Thing that drives me nuts is that everyone is calling ME Sara-Kate!! Thank you for writing this book!
Sarabeth S.
Cincinnati, Ohio USA - 2/15/2005 11:2am
Hi Mrs.Lisle
I'm reading Afternoon of the Elves and so far it is a good book I'm enjoying it very much. I'm doing it for a book report on fantasy. I enjoyed your book The Lost Flower Children which was fabulous. Thank you for writing these books Larissa
Larissa C
Lutz, Florida U.S.A - 1/6/2005 8:29pm
I read the book and i thought the book was really interesting and cool. I am looking forward to reading more books of yours
Lizette LA
La Puente, California United States - 1/2/2005 4:21pm
afternoon of the elves is the greatest the end was sad i wish you would make a sequal cause its so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why did she leave the village?
kenneth kt
rochester, ny united states - 12/14/2004 2:38pm
This book is awesome! I love the twists and turns. It reminds me alot about my life. I love the mystery it casts. I read this book from front to end in like 3 days. This book is one of the best books i have ever read. I am in the sixth grade.
hillary b
sloan, ny u.s.a - 11/23/2004 9:25pm
This a great book especially if you like
fantasy!
Samantha M
Richmond, Va United states - 11/18/2004 2:53pm
This book was a magical book. it was also a mystery.What did happen to Sara-kate?? Was it really and elf village??? i think that you should make a second book of Afternoon of the elves!!!
Paige E
Wis Rapids, Wisconsin USA - 11/4/2004 9:6pm
i like the way you had questions in the book, well not in the book but like is she a elf? and stuff.
jacob p
rapids, wisconsin usa - 11/2/2004 6:6pm
i loved the book and questions about the elves and is she a elf?
jake p
wisconsin, WI usa - 11/2/2004 2:38pm
This is a very good book. Very intresting, and very confusing.
Hayle l
Wisconsin, Rapids, Wisconsin USA - 11/2/2004 2:37pm
Afternoon of the Elves is a good book if you think about it and get into it .
samantha a
wi rapids, wisconsin usa - 11/2/2004 2:34pm
This is a wonderful book which is full of imagination. I recommended it to all of my friends.
Danielle S.
Tel Aviv , Israel Israel - 8/29/2004 10:44am
Hi.
I think I read this book first when I was eleven (I am nineteen now) and I remember that it was very emotionally affecting to me, at the time. Lately I've been doing some writing of my own and I somehow remembered this book,along with others, as one that was very powerful to me. So I bought it at the bookstore, expecting it to be 'not that good' but I was shocked to find out it was one of the affecting books I've ever read. Somehow, it has a magical quality that I've not been able to place but I can feel it. And the way everything came together at the end was perfect.
Andrew S
Northridge, CA USA - 8/28/2004 7:17am
Dear Ms. Lisle,
I am a grad student in Educational Theatre at NYU. I have not read your book yet but am writing a study guide as an assignment for a class based on Y York's adaptation of your book Afternoon of the Elves. I am a budding playwright and also am fascinated by the unknown. I am looking forward to reading your work.
Best,
Gabrielle
gg544@nyu.edu
Gabrielle G
New York, NY USA - 8/1/2004 5:27pm
I first experienced "Afternoon of the Elves" -- because to me you do not just read great books, you experience them -- in play form at the Omaha Children's Theatre for Young People, affectionately known as "the Rose". It took place in a small space with minimal props, leaving much to the audience's imagination, and physically breathing life into your words -- I say physically and not visually because your descriptions are so precise, down to the last tiny twig, that it unfolds before me in my mind's eye like a painting as I read. The play was so awe-inspiring that when I saw the book in a small bookstore--appropriately named "Narnia"--I pounced on it and had it finished before we reached home. I live a few blocks away from a mansion encircling a great space of the street, and when I walk around it, most often with our French poodle, Rosie, there are certain spots which seem to have sprung fully-grown, as Athena from Zeus' head, right out of your books and onto the grounds. I have all sorts of secret places around that mansion and it is a wonderful place to walk and dream. A funny thing -- I read in other reviews how some want you to make a movie out of AoE, and yesterday I started doing just that, writing a screenplay. I'm only 23, about to go to graduate school to try for my Masters in Library Science, but I'm always inspired to do this or that when it comes to books -- since AoE was already a play, and since the imagery is such that the words leap off the page and rearrange themselves into scenes, into forests, into mysterious old dark houses, I decided it would make a wonderful movie. If you have any opinions on this subject, i.e., if you have a particular way you would want me to go about this -- and understand since I AM only 23 it will probably never get produced -- although a girl who believes in elves and witches and unicorns and mystery and magic should never say "never -- feel free to email me at theannacotton@hotmail.com. Indeed, I'd be honored to hear from you. I'm used to being the odd woman out, like Sara-Kate -- branded as "different" and "weird" and "crazy" -- no longer a person, only labels of disgust and ignorance -- because I love classical music and my favorite books are "classical" ones by such authors as Aeschylus, Victor Hugo (Les Miserablse is my absolute favorite book ever as anyone who knows me can verify), even "New Age" authors like Madeleine L'Engle and "maystical" books like "The Secret Garden". In high school I was ostracized by a group of girls, all of whom were much like Alison and Jane, because I was "weird." I was shy, I liked my own music, when I'd finished my classwork -- or even if I hadn't! -- I "drew things" on my papers -- unicorns, amulets, etc. Libraries and bookstores were -- and still are -- my favorite places -- as my parents could verify, you have to physically remove me because I get lost among the stacks! ...I didn't mean to write a novel here, merely tell you I, too, am a wanderer, a watcher, a seer, a thinker, a dreamer. I love especially what you write about magic and facts; I think you are a kindred spirit; I enjoy so much getting lost in your books. If you honor me by writing back at the email above, I can tell you about my OWN elf-village! Thank you again -- thank you! thank you!
Anna C
Omaha, NE USA - 7/26/2004 5:16pm
I really love that book i had a great time reading it and i love the story. it made me think of all the ways people lived i also thought that is was a good book because there was many fun things to read about. Also it is a good book for my level i also love it more that life it'self
Roxy D
Reading, Mass usa - 3/30/2004 11:32am
Afternoon of the elves was a good book and got me to think that Sara-Kate was an elf, is she? You'll find out at the end of the book, for when we read it aloud in class, my thoughts kept changing and i kept thinking sara-kate was and wasnt an elf..is she? isnt she? is hilary? READ AND FIND OUT!!
Deshanthi P
Reading, Massachusetts - 3/30/2004 11:32am
Can't wait to see you at our school
Matt C
Reading, MA USA - 3/30/2004 11:29am
It was a great fairy tale that was a quick read. I enjoyed the details and twist Janet Taylor Lisle gave to it. Afternoon of the Elves is a great book that i recommend.
Matt, Coolidge Middle School
Matt C
Reading, MA USA - 3/30/2004 11:25am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,
I love the book Afternoon of the Elves.I'm reading it in school,and thought you should know that it would be really cool if you made a movie of it!Also, if you would write an Afternoon of the Elves 2 book! I can't wait to see you at my school on April 1st.
Ashley M
Reading, Ma - 3/26/2004 6:20pm
I think this is a great book.I am reading it for school. I skipped ahead and finished it. I would give it a 4 out of 5, only because I don't like this kind of book very much, but this one might change my mind. My favorite part in the book is when Hillary steals the bologna.I can't wait till you come to our school.
Meagan B
Reading, MA - 3/24/2004 11:28am
I really liked this book because whenever you think something is going to happen the story changes. I haven't finished the story yet and I already love it.Thanks for writing such good books to keep me interested in reading!
nick G
Reading, Massachusets USA - 3/24/2004 11:26am
I think this is a great book so far. I like how the elf village is so detailed and how Hillary and Sara-Kate begin to trust each other.
Pat D
Reading, Massachusetts USA - 3/24/2004 11:25am
What I liked most about this book is how everything in Sara-Kate's life is so magical. Even when everyone says Sara-Kate is a liar and a fraud, Hillary still believes in her.
Sharon B.
Reading, MA United States - 3/24/2004 11:24am
Hi, I am in the middle of reading Afternoon of the Elves.This book is wonderful. It is wonderful because I like reading about what happens with Hillary, Sara-Kate, and the elves in each chapter.See you in April!!!!!!
Sean O
Reading, Ma United States - 3/24/2004 11:15am
I thought the book was really good. I kept having feelings that Sara-Kate was an elf, but never thought I was right until Hillary thought the same thing. It was very suspenseful when Hillary went into Sara-Kate's house. Why was the furniture arranged in a circle by the way? Keep writing great books!!!
Zach H
Reading, Massachusets U.S.A - 3/24/2004 11:13am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,
I really like your book Afternoon of the Elves. You are visiting our school on April first and I can't wait. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.You never know what is going to happen. Keep writing!
Lily J
Reading, Mass U S of A - 3/24/2004 11:12am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,
I think you wrote a fabulous book about Sara-Kate Conolly and Hillary Lenox. I liked how you kept going back and forth about how Sara-Kate could be an elf and how she couldn't be an elf. If I had to rate this book I would give the book a 100 even though I'm not thoroughly through with the book and im only at the part where Sara-Kate is starting to trust Hillary. I already know the ending will be great. I can't wait until you vist my school on April first.
Kamy F.
Reading, Mass United States - 3/24/2004 11:12am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,
I just finished Afternoon of the Elves. It was great. I liked how you left my class in suspence. I still don"t get how Sara-Kate is an elf.
Matt F
Reading, Mass USA - 3/24/2004 11:10am
This book is amazing. A tale of elves that may or may not be real. And is the main character's new friend one of the mystical folk. The book brings you into the mind of a girl wrestling with questions not answered till the end of the book.
Nicholas W
Reading, Massachusets Middlesex - 3/24/2004 11:8am
This book is great, I will give it ******. This book is good for all ages who can read. If you never read this book, you should. I am reading this book for school and I wish I never had to put it down. Hope to see you on April 1st!
Will C
Reading, MA USA - 3/24/2004 11:7am
I havn't read all of the book yet but so far i love it. I think it captures the feelings of Sara-Kate and how lonely she is. It's so interesting! I give it 4 out of 5 stars!
Jessie R
Reading, Massachusetts U.S.A - 3/24/2004 11:7am
I am reading the book Afternoon of the Elves and I think it is a really good book and I recommend this book to everyone. I am looking forward to your visit on April 1.
Lauren C
Reading, Ma United States - 3/24/2004 11:6am
I am reading the book Afternoon of the Elves with my class and Language Arts and Reading teacher. It is a very good book and I enjoy reading about Sara-Kate, Hillary, and their experience with the elves.
Christina R
Reading, MA United States - 3/24/2004 11:2am
Dear Mrs. Lisle
My class is reading Afternoon of the Elves. We are at the part where Sara-Kate is trusting Hillary more. So far I rate this a ********.Thanks again and see you soon in April at Coolidge Middle School!
Bryan O'Leary O
Reading, Ma United states - 3/24/2004 10:29am
this as a wonderfull book and i would give it *****and as my grandmother would say"this book makes you want to turn the page to find out what happens next but stop because your getting closer to the end!i even got to do a book talk(book report)on it!!!!
helane s.
granville, ohio usa - 3/16/2004 3:40pm
I chose to read this book because it looked like a quick easy read book. I needed a little book to read to do a project on. But was I suprised when I got about half way through it. It was an excellent book. My favorite part was when Sara Kate made Hillary leave or else. I really got into the book then.
Whitney G.
n/a, Tx. U.S.A. - 2/4/2004 9:30pm
The Book was great! The most interesting part of this book was when they seen the elf village,and the ferris wheel*!
Desiree S
Parma, Ohio USA - 1/15/2004 11:59am
I really liked this book. I would I would rate this book a 10 out of 1-10. You need to make a Afternoon of the Elves 2. I want to read what happens to Sara-kate and Hillary.
doc d
gervis, california usa - 1/13/2004 8:1pm
It was a very good book. I really liked reading your book. I have to do a report on this book. It never got boring.
Z
- 1/13/2004 7:45pm
It was an outstanding book and great for children to read about and I think that Janet Taylor Lisle shoud make a series!!
Mary A
N.St.Paul, Minnisota U.S.A - 12/18/2003 3:23am
I read this book in just one week, reluctantly putting it down only when I had to. One technique that I liked was when the author went back and forward in time, yet quickly resumed a here and now tale of the story. Further, the author made the characters come to life; so much so that when we (me and my dad) did finish the book, we felt as if we knew both Hillary and Sara-Kate.
The book does not give closure to the final disposition of Sara-Kate and her mother - at least to our satisfaction. Yes, it was made clear what their final destinations were. However, after so much time was spent in developing the mysterious character of Sara-Kate it was unpleasant not to know that she moved on to better things. She was self-reliant and would not consider the help of others. Her fears of what might result once her fellow man discovered their plight apparently came true. The initial reaction of Mrs. Lenux to help the Connolly's was welcomed. Yet, she too was satisfied in letting the "system" process the matter.
In our estimation this book is prime for a sequel.
Erin M
Elmhurst, Illinois USA - 12/3/2003 3:6pm
Hi I really liked the book i read it in less then a week. I read it every morning and night. I will read all of your books believe me!!!!
Holla
Age 12
chow
Janaye R
Darien, CT CT - 11/30/2003 11:22am
Sara-Kate and Hillary's adventures are amazing and they always keep you thinking. You never know what will happen next. If there is "The Afternoon of the Elves 2" I will buy it in an instant! These books are wonderfully written and I hope to be as good of a writer as Janet Taylor Lisle someday! I can't wait to read another book by one of my favorite authors! Thank you.
Rachel B
Grantsburg, Illinois USA - 10/13/2003 7:8pm
Dear Janet,I like 'Afternoon of the Elves.I like the part when Hillary enters the house of Sara Kate. Why don't you make a movie out of Afternoon of the Elves?
Salvador SG
Oakley, - 6/26/2003 3:38pm
First of all, I like all Janet Taylor Lisle's books, but I would like to review this one, because I liked that one especially. First of all, I really liked the fact that she had elves in her garden and I would really like to have some elves in my garden too. Are you with magic power? Can you make that happen? I really love your books, and I'd like to say that you are a great author!
Danielle SR
Paris, France - 6/9/2003 10:31am
My favorite part in Afternoon of the Elves is when Hillary and Sara-Kate were rebuilding the elf village. They saw stuff the elves made. Is Sara-Kate coming back?
Danielle A
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/23/2003 11:7am
The part that I like is when those two girls were having the little party. They only ate sandwishes with bolongna. They needed to sit on the floor. Were there any elves? Did Sara/Kate spend that much money?
Lupe R
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/23/2003 11:3am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle, My favorite part of the book Afternoon of the Elves was when she stared at the ceiling. She remembered how empty the yard had seemed these last three days. She thought of the elf village, whose houses were beginning to collapse, whose leaf roofs were blown away. Their fragile construction had never been intended for winter living. She recalled Sara-Kate words: 'Elves never go inside until they have to.' The house must have seemed the most logical place to
go" Questions: 1. Is there a second book of Afternoon of the Elves? 2. What is going to happen to Sara-Kate and Hillary next?
Yuri J
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/23/2003 10:49am
The part that I like was when she only had $10.00 dollars .The cast was $13.05 and she was disappointed. She just wanted to leave home she did. Did she have a real elf? Why was Sara-Kate's house so ugly? Do you like stories by Dr. Suess?
Ramon V
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 6:36pm
Dear Janet Taylor, My favorite part was when they go to the elves. Also I like your books a lot. My friends and I want to read a lot of your books. The first page of your book is so pretty. Do you like your books? I like your book!
Jessica E
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 6:34pm
Dear Janet Lisle, I like the Afternoon of the Elves. It was great book.My favorite part is when Hillary sticks up for Sara-Kate.That was cool of her.
Jeremiah C
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 6:32pm
My favorite part in the story was when Hillary forgot the money in the store. She only has $10 and the cost was $13.05. One day that happened to me. I thought that a play station was $50 but it was $150.99.
Josafath M
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 6:31pm
Dear Janet, I love the book. It was great. All my friends like the book and also I like your book. I want to read more books of yours.
Crystal V
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 6:29pm
We loved your book,Afternoon of the Elves. It was creative, mysterious and cool. It left us in suspense because we wondered what happened to Hillary. Therefore, will there be a sequel to this book? If there is we will be very interested in reading it.We are a book group from McKinley Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon. We would love it if you wrote us back soon since school will be out on June 12th. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mrs. Twigg's 5th grade Lit. group.
Sandi T
Aloha, OR USA - 5/21/2003 5:7pm
Dear Janet Taylor I love the book Afternoon of the Elves. My favorite part was when they had to take Sara-Kate. That part was exciting. When I began reading I thought the book would be over. I didn't know they would say yes or no. I really love this book. Why did you end it? There was no answer but Hillary seemed to disappear. Why did you ended like that? Did Sara-Kate make up the village? What happened to Hillary? Did Sara-Kate ever came back? Your friend,
Griselda M
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 12:54pm
Dear Janet Lisle, My favorite part was when they where trying to have a party. It was kind of cool. They had bologna sandwiches and milk, not that much of a party. It was like a lunch, a little lunch. Why weren't there elves? Why did Sara-Kate have to go? Why did Hillary disappear at the end of the book? Is Sara-Kate an elf? Are you going to make a sequel?
Keegan C
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 12:53pm
Dear, Janet Taylor Lisle My favorite part is when they found the village. Then the next day they found a pool and a Ferris wheel, but still no elves. Not an elf in sight. We just have to read the book. What happen to Hillary? Did Hillary turn into an elf? Is Sara-Kate an elf? Did Sara-Kate make the village?
Michael E
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 12:51pm
Dear Janet My favorite part in book was when Hillary was talking about the elves I thought it was true. Then I found out it was not true. I liked when Sara-Kate was moving to a better house. She was moving away to Kansas and Hillary missed her very much. What happened to Sara-Kate? Is Hillary all right? Is Hillary upset because Sara-Kate left? Why did Sara-Kate make-up the elves? Why Sara-Kate have a Ferris wheel in her backyard?
Rosa C
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 12:51pm
Dear Janet, I read the book Afternoon of the Elves. My favorite part is when Hillary found out Sara- Kate's secret. She found out that Sara -was a fake. She new that the elves were fake and that everything she said was fake. She got very upset because she believed her.I want to ask you some questions. When is Sara- Kate coming back? Will she see her mom? Where are they going to live? Is Sara - Kate going to Juvenile hall? Is she going to be o.k?
Rosa G
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/21/2003 12:50pm
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle My favorite part of the book of AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES is when Sara Kate invited Hillary to her house to tell her in her back yard were ELVES in the yard. That was my favorite part of the AFTERNOON OF THE ELVES. QUESTION I have a question about the book why don't you put som pictures in the book of the elves?
Cristal B
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 12:47pm
Dear Janet, I read your book Afternoon of the Elves. It was very good and you are such a good writer. I like elves because their so cute and tiny.I like the part were they are making stuff forthe elves such as, a Ferris wheel, swimming pool, and so on.That was my favorite part. QUESTIONS! Do you like to write books? Do you like to talk to kids?Are you going towrite a second book? What happened to Hillary? Did Hillary turn into an elf?Will Sara-Kate ever be rich?I hope to read another good book of yours !!!!!!
Veronica A
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 12:46pm
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle, My favorite part of the book After noon of the Elves is,when she steals from her mom and the store,and when she goes down forbiden streets. It made me want to read more and find out what's going to happen next.That was exciting for me. Is Sara Kate was an elf?
Caleb E
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 12:43pm
Dear Janet, I read the book Afternoon of the Elves. I thought it was great. My favorite part of the book was, when they were talking about the the elves. When I first heard about the elves in the story I thought it was real. When they were talking about the backyard for the elves to live the Ferris wheel, and all that stuff it sounded cool. I wish I could see real elves because I never seen elves. Why does Hillary steal from her moms purse? Why does Hillary go to the store and doesn't have enough money? Why do they have elves in the story? How come Hillary jumps up when she sees her mom? Can you make another book about this but not the same?
Amanda M
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 12:42pm
Dear Janet, My favorite book is Afternoon of the Elves.It is a very cool book. The part I liked was when Hillary thought the elves village was real.That the elves had really built the elves houses.I think she just did that to get Hillary's attention so Hillary thought they were real. Questions? How did Sara-Kate build the village? How could Sara-Kate lie about her mother? Why did Hillary steal to her mother? Why did Hillary lie and talked back to her mother? Why
Maria D
AVONDALE,ARIZONA, USA - 5/21/2003 12:41pm
This book was interesting and exciting. When Hillary climbed the stairs was the best part. I was on the edge of my chair. The ending was sad to me. Did Sara-Kate and Hillary ever see each other again? I will recommend this book to my sister.She read anything.
Lauren O
Bartonville, Il U.S.A - 5/21/2003 12:20pm
Three things I liked about this book is the creativity, the imagination, and most of all the elves. When Hillary was climding up the stairs and ready to open the door,I really thought she was going to see some elves. I thought the ending was sad and sort of cruddy. I would recommend this book to older and youger kids and maybe even adults.
Britt M.
Peoria, IL U.S.A - 5/21/2003 12:0pm
One thing I liked about the book was that there were elves in it. I was scared that Hillary would open the door and find Sara-Kate's mother dead. The ending was cool and exciting. I would recommend this book to my mother because she has a good imagination, and she likes funny books like me.
Kristen C
Hanna City, IL U.S.A - 5/21/2003 11:53am
Dear, Janet Taylor Lisle My favorite part was when Hillary went to the store to buy some thing.When Hillary went to pay she had just $10.00 that she stole from her mom. ThenShe went to pay and it was $13.05 and she didn't have that much money. The guy That was the cashier said "sorry you have to leave something'. The other part that I like was when Hillary dream that she went to visit Sara- Kate's house Certainly it was a dream like enough a shadow staircase.After it pass like 5 days and that dream became true. Hears some questions about the Afternoon of the elves. Why did Sara-Kate go? Why did she go? What happened to Hillary? What happened to the elf village? Did it survive?
Dulce V
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/20/2003 5:14pm
Dear: Janet Taylor LisleMy favorite part of the book is when Sara-Kate told Hillary something. Then Sara-Kate invited Hillary to her back yard. Hillary told Sara-Kate that those look like mice houses.Sara-Kate sad "no" those are elf houses. Then they started fighting.What happen to Hillary? What happened to the elf village? Was it destroyed?Were did Hillary go? Did Hillary become an elf?
Antonio C
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/20/2003 4:24pm
Dear Janet Lisle Taylor, My favorite part was when Mr. Lenox asked Hillary something. But Hillary ran out the door. She cracked so her voice would be heard. So she said I think you should come in now. How many days did it take to publish your book? Do elves exist? How are the elves? Was it hard to think of all of the things you wrote? I like your book and if you write a second book I will read it.
Christina M
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/20/2003 4:23pm
Dear; Janet Taylor Lisle My favorite part of Afternoon of the Elveswas when Hillary wentTo Sara Kate house and had a little party. When Hillary went to buy things for the little party, she stole money from her mother. When it was time to pay she did not have enough money to pay. Then Hillary 's mom comes in the house of Sara Kate. Why did the story say that Hillary disappears? Why didn't Sara Kate mom come out of her room?Why did Sara Kate make up the story of the elves? Was Sara Kate's mom sick? What did they do to the elf village? Why did Sara Kate tell allthe lies?
Jose C
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/20/2003 4:20pm
Dear Janet, I read your book Afternoon of the Elves. It was a great book and mysterious. My favorite part is when Hillary goes to the store and she stole money from her mom. When Hillary was at the store she didn't have enough money for the bologna. Then she had a coat on and big pockets and she put the bologna in her pocket. That was my favorite part because it was funny.
Virginia G
Avondale, AZ USA - 5/20/2003 4:20pm
Dear Janet, I read your book Afternoon of the Elves. It was a great book and mysterious. My favorite part is when Hillary goes to the store and she stole money from her mom. When Hillary was at the store she didn't have enough money for the bologna. Then she had a coat on and big pockets and she put the bologna in her pocket. That was my favorite part because it was funny. Why did Hillary disappear? Why did Sara-Kate have to go away? That's why I said it was mysterious. Did Sara-Kate really have a mom or not? What also happened to the village? I hope you can write another book about Afternoon of the Elves and it would be part two. I hope I could also read another one of your great books.
Dulce V
Avondale, Arizona USA - 5/20/2003 4:19pm
I am a 6th and 7th grade special education teacher. This year my students and I have read three books for our Accelerated Reader program. Afternoon of the Elves was the last of the three, and it was definitely the most captivating. I wish you could have seen the expressions on their faces when Hillary was climbing the stairs. She went to open the door, and their eyes were wide in anticipation. I chose Afternoon of the Elves because of the truth that is portrayed in the way young adults treat each other. Students this age are quick to judge people by their appearances. The first book we read together tackled this situation as well. Only in this case, in Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, an older woman is shown being judged. The children in her town call her a witch because she lives alone and doesn't get out much. Fortunately the main character grows close to this lady, and learns many valuable lessons from her.I enjoyed this book, and I highly recommend it to other teachers and their students.If you would need to contact me for any reason, my e-mail address is brainerd2003@yahoo.com
Mrs. B
East Peoria, IL USA - 5/20/2003 4:15pm
look forward too hearing me in the art of keeping cool!Vacampbells@earthlink.net
elizabeth c
fairfax, virginia USA - 5/18/2003 9:2am
janet its elizabethC,azs i always say u dont need too make a squel its bright and i think i tottally get the story!its very sad and i dont think their are any elves it makes sence,sara kate is a lonely girl they starve hardly any freinds,and she makes up friends.vantastic book 5 stars!i look forward too hearing u!my email is above!BYE!
elizabeth c
fairfax, virginia usa - 5/18/2003 8:59am
hi,janet,its me elizabethcampell please read my reveiw carefully i totally get the story!there could be elves an not.i think not because sara is always makeing the village,and it makes sence because the mom is mental and the starve too death and she makes up friends.and in the book it says sarakate talks a private language or she could be makeing it up and she has such poor close and no toys she could use elves as toys!this book finally told me if u search hard enough ull find some magic!I think this is a very sad an inspireing book!there arent elves an u dont have too make a sequel its a brigt book!and i adore it very MUCH.toching and sad.my EMAIL is if u agree and have something too say please contact at vacampbells@earthlink.net. thhank u for takeing time too read my lomn letter!
elizabeth c
fairfax, virginia USA - 5/17/2003 7:2pm
i really like this sweet and sentimental novel..it really has a very good background...it also fascinates the reader and takes him inside the story..deep deep inside and makes him feel as if he was there...i really appreciate the author for describing the story in a very good manner....i wish the author all the best for their career....
Raghav H.
Mumbai, Maharashtra India - 5/12/2003 11:32am
Hi Janet I jsut wanted to let you know that my school is doing the play Afternoon of the Elves and I play Sara-Kate I love the book and I love the play. I think that this is like the coolest book ever and it is soo sad at the end when sara-kate's mother gets taken away to a mental hospital. I am totally amazed at your writing skills and I think that this the best book ever. bye
Kathleen D
Fort Laudale, Florida - 5/2/2003 10:39pm
I LOVED IT ,bUT NOT AS MUCH AS CHRIS
MEg W
summit, NJ US - 4/29/2003 7:42pm
I thought afternoon of the elves was horrible, It had no point b/c why wud u hang out w/ a girl who has no life. i wouldnt have read this book if my teacher didnt make me
waymire l
- 4/29/2003 7:39pm
Janet Taylor Lisle you are kind and generous to provide for your readers this site for comment. I've read a book of yours selected from a raft of them on the library shelf, first in a search for the shortest but finally for an elegant title, Afternoon of the Elves which reminded me of a musical piece of similar name. As your story enveloped- for I disappear into books- the musical link deepened while I watched Hillary's somnolent social and material life begin to pale in the flash of her awakening imagination and her will to believe. Perhaps because she is both empathetic and curious she welcomes Sara-Kate's strange and needy spell upon her. The older girl can only be the child she needs to be in the elfin world that she finds or creates in her backyard. " Elves never go inside until they have to." The music punctuates in pedal tones as you ordain her the oracle for profound and lovely pronouncements about life. " She was her own single strong secret person." Fiercely independent, she is sublime in her conviction about elves yet, by the end of your tale, she falls from autonomy and becomes both playful and forlorn-human. Hillary is also left cut down and remains behind to pick up the elf village pieces , to preserve the old spell and seize her future. By then, under Sara-Kate's eye, she has become a seer, she has quickened to the wild polyphony and portent of nature, and her empathy has grown radiant. She is no longer indecisive;"There was still no answer and Hillary seemed to have disappeared." I admire your pelucid and at times poetic prose, the spell you cast and the skill, energy, identification and pleasure you put into this complex and successful story
Jack N
LC, RI US - 4/22/2003 2:15pm
Dear Janet, I am Aubrey (again.) I'm still waiting to find out if Hillary comes back or not? Oh, and the book of Afternoon Of The Elves my dad got me was missing 20 pages! We got the full book from the library. (By the way, my Dad LOVES your books and so do I. We've only read two and are looking forward to the others!)
Aubrey G
Walworth, NY USA - 4/21/2003 2:6pm
I think your book was adventerous and mysterious. I think you should make a second story that would tell about if Sara-Kate comes back or not and if the elf village survives.
Kristen G
Rolling Meadows, illinios - 4/12/2003 11:13am
Your book was terrific! I might even read it again for 9,999,999,999 times! Will you write any more books?
Melissa L
stavanger, Norway - 4/8/2003 8:58am
I think it was really great and imaginative! I would give it 9out of 10. It was very exciting.
Shagun N
Stavanger, Norway - 4/8/2003 8:54am
this is a question for Janet. Iam doin a book report for my english class and i want to know what your hobbies were the eaxct day and month u were born and if u have won an other honors write back asap hodgeskids@aol.com
Chelsea H
Bradenton, Fl. U.S.A. - 4/4/2003 11:13am
Hey Janet... I am doing a book report and I picked your book,The Afternoon of the Elves!~Thank you Janet!~
Shayna M
Sumner/Bonney Lake, Washington United States of America - 4/2/2003 7:17pm
I read your book in school it is so so so so so so so so so so good and we wrote letters of the end of the story.
Meagen W
Summit, New Jersey USA - 3/27/2003 5:16pm
I loved the book. This book was chosen for me as a book report in 6th grade. I love Fantasy and this was a GREAT story. I will read more Janet Lisle's books now.
Joshua G
Tampa, FL USA - 3/19/2003 9:34pm
On a scale from 1 to 10 i would give it a 10+.PLEASE write a part 2.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth W
Daytona Beach, Florida United States - 3/8/2003 9:20pm
Afternoon of the elves is the best book I ever read.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth W
Daytona Beach, Florida United States - 3/8/2003 9:12pm
Hey this book is ok but i dont really get it how old is Sara Kate and Hillary and yea cool
Bhawan B
Ontario, - 3/3/2003 7:39pm
Dear Janet,
I really liked your book. It was really cool. The thing is what happened to Hillary in the end of the book? I would also like to know if Sara-Kate is really a elf or not,did Sara-Kate's mother get better,who bought the house,where is Sara-Kate now, if Sara-Kate is mad at Hillary and if you will make a sequel to this book?
Katie J
Waterford, C.A U.S.A - 3/3/2003 0:28am
??????????????!!!!!!!!>>>>>>> hi i loved this book. it should be awarded best book in the world !!!
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This was one of the best books in the world. i thought u could add my name n it. why did u not dedicate it to me?
Julie J
Coral springs, Florida usa - 2/26/2003 6:50pm
dear janet,
i thought this book was stupid.
Tiara S
Los Angelas, California U.S.A - 2/21/2003 3:11pm
I thought this was a good book but i need to know something. i dont quite understand the ending. did hillary turn into an elf?this book was confusing. i have read better books.
Aleeza k
lincoln, Rhode Island U.S.A - 2/21/2003 3:9pm
Dear Janet,
I think the book that you wrote, The Afternoon Of The Elves was beautiful and full of imagination. I loved the book so much that I was on chapter 13 and I quickly read the last page of chapter 15 to find out how it ended. What I was mad about was the ending. I'm wondering if you could make a part 2.
Isabella B.
Phillidalphia, N.Y. United States - 2/11/2003 10:47am
Dear Janet,
I thought the book was great. I liked the part when Hillary went into Sara-Kate's house. It was mostly empty. Hillary did not get to see Sara-Kate's mother. She saw Sara-Kate jump up at her. Sara-Kate did not want Hillary to be in her house. I want you to make sequel of the book.I want to know how the elves village survied. How was Sara-Kate? Did she ever come home?
Shantel C.
Philadelphia, New York Unitad States - 2/11/2003 10:47am
I think Sara-Kate was mean in the beginning. After a while she became nice. It wasn't my favorite book because it was confusing. It was confusing because I couldn't decide if the elves are real or not. On a scale of one to ten I would give it a five.
Erik W
Philadelphia, N.Y. U.S.A. - 2/11/2003 10:34am
I think it was great story! It's like when you use your imagination you can make all sorts of friends.
Carlos R
Del Rio, Texas U.S. - 2/6/2003 6:1pm
I didn't get the plot. can u help me plz. my e_mail is sallywong812@hellokitty.com
Joanne JW
Markham, ontario canada - 2/2/2003 9:11am
I really liked The Afternoon of the Elves it inspired me and I loved it.
Dalton J
Irving, Texas America - 1/30/2003 1:28pm
I think the book is VERY EXCELLENT and HAS to be made into a movie. I liked how you you found EXTREMELY exciting words. I also liked how you described the village. You're a very bright writer and I'll love to read another one of your books. How did you come up with all the brillant ideas for Afternoon of the Elves. Bye!
Your Friendly reader,
Garrett
Garrett S
Irving, Texas U.S.A - 1/30/2003 1:27pm
Dear Janet,
I want to tell you I loved your book because it was exciting! I also loved your book because it was like the most mysterious book I have ever read. I also loved how you described Sarah-Kate and the elves. I really want to ask you if you're coming out with a new book. I will read that book and tell you how it is.
Sincerely yours,
Sarah P
Irving, Texas United States - 1/30/2003 1:26pm
Dear Janet,
I really liked your book Afternoon Of The Elves. It was very exciting . One of the spookiest parts to me was when Hillary went into Sarah-Kate's house without permition. It was very funny when Sarah-Kate was saying the football thing and then how she said "CHARGE!". How Hillary snuck the jambalaya into her big pockets of her jacket, that was a bit dangerous, but luckily she did not get caught. When Sarah-Kate came out from her house after 2 weeks and she waved her hand and the ferris wheel moved, did it mean that S.K. was really magic ?
You fan,
Mike N.
Mike N
Irving , Texas United States - 1/30/2003 1:25pm
Janet Taylor your book was great especially chapter 7.When I read your book I felt that I was really there.
Subrina H
Irving, Texas America - 1/30/2003 1:25pm
When I first saw the book I thought the book would be a lot more about the elfs but it still was the most eclectic book I've ever read. I liked the book better than I thought I would I really did think that Sara-Kate was in the window. I have one question: What sickness did Sara-Kate's mom have
Gabe S
Irving, Texas U.S.A - 1/30/2003 1:25pm
I loved your Eclectic book!:) I think you should make another one. It was the best book I ever read. Can you make another book?
Chad M
Irving , TX U.S.A. - 1/30/2003 1:25pm
I loved your book Afternoon of the Elves.It was great I hope you publish books that are just as good. I was wondering if you would publish a book for me. I know if you do it will be just as good as all the others.
Madelyn S
Irving, Texas U.S.A. - 1/30/2003 1:24pm
Your book that is called Afternoon of the Elves was one of the best books I've read. It was very intelligent
and written well. It was eclectic and also eccentric.
Alex C.
Irving, TX United States of America - 1/30/2003 1:24pm
Hi Janet,
I really loved your book because you have made me have a better imagination. I bet you that only a few people have written a book about elves. Your book was very eclectic. I always had to guess on what was coming next but that is good. Ever since I read your first book I have been wanting to read more of your vibrant books. I love them so much.
Your friend,
Brittany Patterson
Brittany P
Irving, Tx. United States - 1/30/2003 1:24pm
I thought your book Afternoon Of The Elves was a VERY interesting. I loved the part where they saw the elf village for the first time and how you described it so well. I bet a plethora of people that have read it thought it was magical and adventurous to them. It was almost the best book I've ever read before. And just in case you're wondering Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban is my favorite. ;)It was definetly ecentric.
Sophia C
Irving, Tx United States - 1/30/2003 1:21pm
Janet Taylor Lisle, I loved your book Afternoon of the Elves especailly chapter 7! I thought that was great!!! I was sort of upset that Sara-kate wasn't in the end, but when I found out why I was outstanded by your wonderful book! I loved it so much, I felt like reading it again!
Nichelle C
Irving, TX state of Ameraca - 1/30/2003 1:20pm
I really liked the Afternoon of the Elves becuase it was exiting and intresting. It was one of the best books I have ever read.
Dalton J
Irving, Texas America - 1/30/2003 1:20pm
I thought that this was a very intelligent and magical book.I really look foward to reading more of your enchanting stories.How did you come up with a figure so "elf like" for Sara-Kate's!
Ciara R
Irving, Texas United States of America - 1/30/2003 1:20pm
I thought that this book was eclectic and eccentric. I bet that you put some of her persnality in it too. This was the only book of your's that I have read so far. I bet that all of your other other books are just as good as this one.
Antonio R
Irving, TX U.S.A. - 1/30/2003 1:20pm
Hi Janet,
I really like your book Afternoon of the Elves, it was very eclectic. I loved all the words that you used that were out of the ordinary. You are very adroit. I loved how you would described the village and the house! It was very visual. I look forward to reading your other books. I am glad that I was introduced to your work!
Nicolette R
Irving, Texas U.S.A - 1/30/2003 1:19pm
I liked the book a little more than Harry Potter because I have read it so many times. I liked it because I like elves and stuff that has to do with magic I think it was one of the best books ever by.
Zachry S
Irving, Texas USA - 1/30/2003 1:19pm
I really like the book especally when Hillary goes in the house, that was really a good part. The book was just so good.
Tori H
Irving, Texas America - 1/30/2003 1:18pm
Hi Janet,
I really liked your book, I liked the part where you said that Hillary could see Sara Kates mom's legs on the ground and when you said that Hillary could see a shadow and it was Sara Kate after Hillary yelled her named.
Shanice R
Irving, Tx United States - 1/30/2003 1:17pm
I loved this book because you kept me thinking through the whole book, "Is Sarah-Kate an elf or is she something else?" and it was very imaginative through the book also.
Alex R
Irving, TX United States of America - 1/30/2003 1:17pm
I liked the book but didn't really enjoy the ending. I mean, I was hoping that there were really elves, or if Sara-Kate was the elf.
Lilly M
Miami, Florida USA - 1/19/2003 3:44pm
hey, this is alina johnson, i like the book " Afternoon of the Elves." It's a really creative book and it's different. I am so happy i started reading it because usually i don't read that often. thanx alot! bye!
Alina J.
Calumet, Michigan USA - 1/15/2003 1:59pm
bk was tttooooooooo good!!!!
J.T.Lisle,will u please explain me the end as soon as u can,coz'i've to write a review in 1 day.
Shilpi -
Lucknow, U.P. INDIA - 1/7/2003 5:11am
Hi,
My name is Anna Kate and I loved the book. It was very exciting to read and I just couldn't wait to see what would happen next! You are a lot like me and I know everyone says that, but it's true. My name is Anna Kate and my sister's name is Sara which makes up Sara-Kate, the character. You probably won't ever get to read this because you get millions of letters, but I love your books. I'm chose to do a report on you in school. Bill Wallace is coming this Wednesday to see us. I wish you would come. My school is Matt Wilson Elementary. If you ever get to read this my email address is Hamby_ p@bellsouth.net I hope you will write. I'm in the six grade but I'm a little short. Your website is great and colorful. My friends chose different authors and theirs was boring and gray. I have pets, there are 5 cats, 3 dogs, 2 ferrets, 1 guinea pig, 2 mice, and 2 hamsters. As you can tell we love pets! My dad loves siamese cats, but we don't have one. My grandma (his mom) had one named Max that dad had grown up with, but he died. They got a new one named Bubba, isn't that funny, crazy name. If you read this please write back!
Anna Kate T
Tifton, Georgia United States - 11/18/2002 4:56pm
I know you probably don't want to write a sequal as it says in one of the reviews, but i have read this book five times and couldn't put it down. The story is great but the ending, well, it just left you hanging and i would really like it if you wrote a sequal, but if you don't want to that is fine, i was very inspired to write after i read this story but i really don't like to put my ending in a book, instead i like to read the conclusion and be relieved that something has happened. Please email me with your decision, my email adress is musicluvr18@hotmail.com
Kelsey R
Aberdeen, SD US - 11/13/2002 10:33pm
I really loved the book, but it seemed as though it just kind of left off at the end and that you were going to make a sequal to it. I would really appreciate it if you did make it a series or write another follow up book. I have read your series on Angela's Aliens and Message of the Matchgirl ect. Anyway, i really love your books and you are a great author.
Kiley B
Sioux Falls, South Dakota United States - 11/13/2002 10:3pm
I have read many of your books, and I really love your work. That's why I suggested my favorite, Afternoon of the Elves, for the Mother-Daughter Book Group that my mom and I are part of.
I'm 9, in 4th grade, and I think that empathy is really an important achievement for most people, especially people my age who are learning about how to treat others. Afternoon of the ELves really touched me, and I think my mom was really impressed as well!
Everyone should read it!
Jordie L
Larchmont, NY USA - 10/23/2002 4:48pm
I came across a '91 edition of this
book at a yard sale, and I am
glad I got it. In one day/night of
reading it my almost lost ability to
"look deeply" at things, to step
into someone else's shoes (or
boots!), and have empathy for
them was rediscovered. Thank
you for writing this book! By the
way, I am a 29 year old single
mother...
Amy N
Statesboro, GA United States - 9/30/2002 11:53am
I loved this book. I really want to read a sequel. I'd love it if you (Janet) could write on the website how to make an elf village, because I want to make one in my fairy garden for the fairies.
-Ari
Ari P
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada - 6/17/2002 7:30pm
I think that Afternoon of the Elves was an entertaining story. You could put yourself there. The end was a mystery! I think you should read it.
Jamie T
Vernon, CT USA - 5/7/2002 8:3pm
I thought the story was very mysterious. My favorite part was when Sara-Kate seemed to disappear. I also think Afternoon of the Elves and The Gold Dust Letters were both really, really great. I hope to find more books like these.
Eric P
Vernon, CT USA - 5/7/2002 8:1pm
Dear Janet,
I think you should write a sequel because you left us hanging on a cliff. I think you should make it a lot more interesting, especially in the very beginning. My favorite part was when Hillary went in Sara-Kate's house.
Alicia C
Vernon, CT USA - 5/7/2002 7:58pm
Dear Janet,
Your book was amazing! My favorite part was when Hillary's mother called Hillary in for lunch and she never answered, as suddenly as Hillary disappeared! That made me think about Hillary and Sara-Kate. Your book is an adventurous and magical experience.
Leila R
Vernon, CT USA - 5/7/2002 7:56pm
I think that the book was a very good book. I found it entertaining, mysterious, and magical. Janet T. Lisle really expressed her feelings and made you feel like you want to feel magical. Everytime I picked the book up, I couldn't put it down! A of the Elves was a great book!
Kim P
Vernon, CT USA - 5/7/2002 7:53pm
I Like the book it was the
greatest!
I think it was great with the
elve
cassie s
newell, IA USA - 4/17/2002 11:6am
This book was absoultely fabulous. The wonderful mystical adventure your book took me through was more than words can describe. I would most definately recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I've read more books than many will read in a lifetime and this book stood out.The elements of surprise and suspense seems to jump out.Thanks for your time, Isabella
Isabella M.
Naperville, IL U.S.A - 4/16/2002 4:14pm
It is one of my favorite books of all time. I really liked the book. It hooked me on the first page. I read the book for a school book report. My teacher encouraged me to read the book because it is one of her favorite books too! Now that I read the book and liked it my best friend Hayley wants to read it too! I really enjoyed reading Afternoon of the Elves.
Felicia U
Westerly, RI USA - 3/9/2002 9:3am
I think your eccentric, yet wonderful narrative is great. I enjoyed reading your book and I was wondering if you are going to make a eclectic book the same as Afternoon of the Elves but like as a continuing version of it. The book had well written elaboration, but at the end, you suddenly leave me hanging when you said "she dissappeared". I hope you make a new series of Afternoon of the Elves but longer and with new characters like elves.
Minh Le
Irving, Texas U.S.A. - 3/7/2002 12:32pm
I thought this book was
very detailed and eclectic from the other books that I've read. It makes me think about what you were trying to say, but it all comes clear when I read how Sara-Kate explained about her life. Thank you for making me realize that there are authors that write about more than just everyday life.
Binh H
Irving, Texas U. S. A. - 3/7/2002 12:16pm
Dear Ms.Lisle,
I am almost finished reading Afternoon of the Elves. It is a really great book but I ran into a problem. You didn't do it your publishers did. On page 25 and paragraph 5 they put Hillard instead of Hillary. Sorry to bug you.
Allie O.
Madison, Alabama USA - 2/27/2002 8:41pm
I thought the idea of having elves building a town out of sticks and stones was a great idea for a book!
David W
New Albany , Ohio United States - 2/12/2002 9:32am
The book is really great:)
Laura R
Lansing, Michigan USA - 2/8/2002 9:2am
I think Afternoon of the Elves was a good book because it was odd in the begining, mysterious in the middle, and a bit sad in the ending .
Max H
Falmouth, Maine USA - 2/7/2002 5:18pm
Good book J.L
mitchel m
dubinig, MARS cattulope - 2/6/2002 9:53am
The afternoon of the elves is a great book. It is one of my favorite books
Stacey sc
new Albany, ohio usa - 2/6/2002 9:51am
I think the title is neat!!!!!!!
Josh E
It was awesome how Sara-Kate pretended how she wasn't an elf. An enchanting book.
Keith G
New Albany, Ohio USA - 2/6/2002 8:59am
I think it's a great book.I'm part of a bookclub with some friends of mine and the book I chose was Afternoon of the Elves.I really liked it.Alexa
Alexa Z
Montreal, Quebec Canada - 2/2/2002 10:5am
Jillian B
Centerville, Ohio USA - 1/15/2002 5:41pm
Your book was very capturing. It made me think of things in different ways. But I have one question for you, "Is there a sequel to this book?" Please e-mail me your answer. Because I thought that the book just ended in the middle of nowhere. Sincerely, Rebecca: iveyrn@msn.com
Rebecca I
Ambridge, Pa USA - 12/9/2001 6:35pm
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle, I just want to say I loved your book, Afternoon of the Elves. Also, I have to do a summary/report on you for school. Would you please answer some questions for me? (My E-mail is RubyDragon2001@yahoo.com) Where were you born? Where do you get your ideas? When's your birthday(and what year you were born)? If you'd answer these questions i'd much appreciate it. Also, thank you for writing such
Rachel L.
Williamsport, Pennsylvania United States of America - 12/6/2001 9:14am
I am a teacher and I love teaching this book. The language is so lyrical that it is like reading poetry, and the children are intrigued by the situation and the possibilities of elves in the backyard. Are they real? Are they make believe? The differences of the girls are also major interest points for my students. Thank you for this wonderful book! I have given many copies as gifts. Right now I am preparing a unit so I can teach the Lost Flower Children and expect to have similar reactions from students.
Thanks again for your beautiful contributions to the world of children's literature.
Marcia W
Champaign, IL USA - 11/18/2001 10:18am
My teacher read Afternoon of the Elves to us in class. We all really liked it and kept predicting what would happen. We all had our own ideas on how everything was like. We were always excited to get to class yo listen to your book. My teacher would stop at parts we least wanted her to such as when Hillary opened the door to Sara Kate's house. Now that we are finished reading your exciting book, we want to know what happens. I hope you write a sequal. I want to read all of your books. I have only read Forest and Afternoon of the Elves. They are the best books I have ever read.
Lauren C
Lawrence, Kansas USA - 10/27/2001 11:58am
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,
I love this book! I read it atleast five times and love it each time.I am doing my book report on this book for this month.I just want to say that you are an excellent author.I also love "A Message from the Match Girl," i read it a couple years ago and just today when i was looking at your website i remembered that YOU wrote that wonderful book.Good Luck in the future!!!
Nicole R
Johnstown, New York United States - 10/26/2001 7:17pm
I'm a sixth grade teacher
whose just read your short
story "Delia Broom and the
Frog-People of Quicksand Pond"
(found in Ribbiting Tales). We
really enjoyed your story, and
were quite taken with your use
of fantasy in what appears to
be a realistic fiction story.
That's where the debate began:
Some of us think that the
frog-people really did exist
in the story, and others argue
that Delia just made them up
to find her cat. Would you
set the record straight and
tell us what you intended? I
tried to tell the kids that
you probably left it for the
individual reader to decide,
but you know, they want a
definate answer! Care to help
me out? Thanks so much, and
keep up the great writing!
-Cy
Cy Z
Orange, CA USA - 10/18/2001 6:25pm
Are there really frog-people in "Delia Broom And The Frog-People Of Quicksand Pond?"
Zach H
Orange, CA USA - 10/18/2001 6:24pm
Hi Zach and Cy--This site isn't interactive yet, but I'm working on it. If you leave your email or address, I'd love to answer your questions about Delia. With good wishes, JTL
Dear Janet. I have to read 1 book ( afternoon of the elves ) and any other two , for my school St. Peters. I loved your books. I ended up reading 4, Afternoon of Elves, Forest, Sirens and Spies, and The lost flower children. I would love to have your autograph in 1 of my books! ,since I live in Rhode island. my e-mail is DBZGotenks89 @aol.com
Thanks
Chris U
Warwick, RI Usa - 9/3/2001 9:28pm
Dear Janet. I have to read 1 abook ( afternoon of the elves ) and any other two , for my school St. Peters. I loved your books. I ended up reading 4, Afternoon of Elves, Forest, Sirens and Spies, and The lost flower children. I would love to have your autograph in 1 of my books! ,scince i live in Rhode island. my e-mail is DBZGotenks89 @aol.com
Thanks
Chris U
Warwick, RI Usa - 9/3/2001 9:27pm
Dear Janet,
I am a kindergarten teacher. Every summer I enjoy reading new books to my own children on our front porch. We just finished reading Afternoon of the Elves, and we all loved it. We will be reading The Flower Children next. Thanks for contributing to the ever growing field of wonderful books for children - and adults too! Nancy
Nancy P
Chatham, IL USA - 7/14/2001 2:6pm
On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd definitely give this book a 12!
Caroline W.
Cincinnati, Ohio United States - 7/4/2001 5:27pm
Dear Janet- I LOVED YOUR
BOOK. AT FIRST I
THOUGHT IT WAS GOING
TO BE BORING, BUT
WHEN I STARTED
READING IT IT REALLY
AMAZED ME. WITH ALL
THE ELVES AND THE ELF
VILLAGE WITH ALL THE
TINY HOUSES. HOW
COULD THE ELVES LIVE
IN SARAH-KATE'S YARD?
IT WAS AMAZING. HOW IN
THE END, IT TURNED OUT
THAT SARAH-KATE IS
HALF-ELF HERSELF.
SINCERLY, MOIRA
P.S. I LIKED YOUR
WEBSITE! I'M GOING TO
READ THE LOST FLOWER
CHILDREN NEXT.
Moira L
PA USA - 6/28/2001 9:22pm
I love reading, and I especially love reading fantasy. I
REALLY like elves. After I read the book, I wished it had been longer, so I wouldn't have finished it so quickly. If you make a sequel, remember to make it LLLLLOOOOOOOONNNNGGGGG!!
Abby M
Lincolnton, Georgia US - 6/4/2001 9:22am
Hi Janet...I read your book and just loved it. I don't like very many books becasue i don't really like reading. No offense. But since i had to read a book for my report i chose yours and was very impressed. I also like the ending becasue it makes me want to read more. Thanks and you are a very talented reader...keep up the good work.
Cheyenne J
Naples, FL USA - 5/24/2001 8:50pm
Dear Janet,
I have a project due May 30! I can't find any info about you at all!! Please e-mail me a website or anything A.S.A.P!My e-mail is tdtaylor@wirefire.com! Thanx!
Kristen J
Parkersburg, West Virginia - 5/24/2001 5:57pm
Dear Janet,
I just loved your book!! I couldn't put it down!
I'm doing a project on you (of course!) and I can't find any info about you!! The project is due May 30! So if you could please e-mail me a site or info anout you I would be VERY greatful!!
P.S.- Could you write a sequal???
Kristen J
Parkersburg, West Virginia U.S.A. - 5/24/2001 5:52pm
This has been one of my favorite books i have ever read! I've read it over and over agian. It was good all the way through. I hope to become a screen writer for movies when i grow up.I am now in a journalism class practicing my skills. I hope you will make a sequal to Afternoon of the elves. right now i am doing a report on your life for my English class. I am very inspired by you and your writing. I hope i can grow up to be a good writer like you.
Sincerly,
on eof your biggest fans Alison Healy.
Alison H
Portland, OR usa - 5/17/2001 10:18pm
I think your book was great!I read Afternoon of the elves!Well,my class is doing an author project,and i would really like it if you would write me back! Then I could put some more interesting facts about you in my project! Thanks!Kaitlyn Brower
Kaitlyn B
Lowell, Michigan U.S. - 5/10/2001 10:25am
This is not a review but a question. My teacher has asked us to do a report comparing two authors. One of the authors is you. She has asked us to be sure that they are twenty years apart in age but I can not find your age anywhere to make the comparison. My teacher is telling me that I have to have all of the information correct. Please help me!
Kelsey A.
Bradenton, FL USA - 4/23/2001 2:30pm
Wow!a really fasanating book.It`s a good lesson of friendship and dedacation.Fine work.
kendall mccoy m
Houston, Teaxs U.S.A. - 4/4/2001 4:9pm
This book is so important because it teaches you to hear what isn't said. That is an important quality to have.
Kay L.
Valley Falls, Kansas United States - 3/27/2001 3:44pm
Hi I am Living in Holland and read your book in dutch.
What happend to Sara, is she an elf and what about her mother? Where did they move to? Why did you write it like that? I am in third grade and I am 9
years old and need to make a book report. Please email me with your anwers.
b.n.true@wxs.nl
Thank you !
lauren t
haarlem, the netherlands holland - 3/19/2001 3:20am
Great story! The story of friendship and acceptance of those not like us was a good theme. Hillary was a true friend. However, the things she did to keep Sara-Kate's friendship, like stealing, were not good. I think we need to know good friends to have friends disobey their parents and steal for them. That is the part of the book I found disturbing.
Susan C
Honolulu, HI 96818 - 3/8/2001 3:43pm
Dear Janet:
Hi my name is Kaitie and I just read your book called Afternoon of the Elves. I thought it was a great book but I think you should write a sequel. If you have then I would love to read it! I love the way you described Sara Kate's house. That was the most exciting part of the book. Also your imagery was great! I could see everything you wrote about, it was right there in my mind. Also the characters were soooo alive when I read the book. Every time I read the book my heart was jumping. I thought I was going to have a heart attack! My favorite part was when Hillary went inside Sara Kate's house. I loved that part. Your book was wonderful and I would love to read another book by you.
Sincerly,
Kaitie H
b>WOW. I really loved your book. It was so koooooool. thanx
jack b
lexington, kentucky u.s.a - 3/1/2001 3:19pm
WOW. I really loved your book. It was interesting how you ended your book. WOW thanx
sean b
lexington, kentucky u.s.a - 3/1/2001 3:16pm
Dear Janet Lisle,
We loved your book, Afternoon of the Elves, but we have a few questions for you. Why did you end your book with Hillary disappearing? Did you have a meaning for that? Was Sara-Kate an elf? Also, are you planning on writting a sequel to this story?
We really enjoyed your book! It was mysterious, but marvelous. Hillary and Sara-Kate made a great friendship. Please respond to us because we would love to here from you!
Your Best Book Fans,
The Eagle Readers
Magnolia Elementary Grade 6
Danielle H.
Memphis, TN U.S.A. - 2/23/2001 2:10pm
Dear Janet Lisle,
We really enjoyed your book. It was interesting and exciting. This was a wonderful book. It was like a family crisis. At the end of the story, did Hillary become an elf? Why didn't you reunite Hillary and Sara-Kate? If they did reunite, Sara-Kate could tell Hillary if she was an elf or not, and what was wrong with her mother. You could name the sequel, Afternoon of the Elves 2.
Sincerely,
DeMarco B. Brukita W. Brandeon T. Melanie S.
Melanie S
Memphis, TN U.S.A - 2/23/2001 1:42pm
Dear Janet Taylor Lisle,