This story begins when Sara-Kate, the poorest, most mocked and despised girl at school invites Hillary to see the village that elves have built in her yard. Hillary can't believe her eyes. There among the over grown weeds and piles of rubbish in Sara-Kate's yard is an incredible landscape filled with minature house. Over the next few weeks, the two girls work together to make additions to the village, in the hopes of getting a glimpse of the tiny elves. But as Hillary is drawn farther into Sara-Kate's world, she learns that there are other mysteries besides the elves. Why doesn't anyone ever see Sara-Kate's mother? An why isn't anyone allowed in her house? Despite her friends' disdain and her parent's disapproval, Hillary realizes that she must make up her on mind about Sara-Kate and comes to see the good in Sara-Kate for herself. And learns that perhaps the strongest magic of all is friendship. For youths in 4th through 6th grade and can be found in the juvenile section under J LIS
by Judy Griggs
Courtesy of Sequoyah Regional Library
Library website: http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
