Elf in the Head
“Elf in the Head” by Christine Nöstlinger is a first edition published by Children’s Poolbeg in 1992, featuring 142 pages in English. This book follows Anna, a young girl navigating the complexities of her life, including her parents’ separation and the challenges she faces at school. With the help of an elf who can hear her thoughts, Anna confronts her feelings and relationships, particularly the emotional triangle involving her two friends, Hermann and Peter.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as Anna’s story unfolds, showcasing her ingenuity and the elf’s courage in tackling her problems. The narrative captures the essence of childhood struggles and friendships, making it a relatable exploration of growing up. The book is illustrated by Jutta Bauer, adding a visual dimension to Nöstlinger’s engaging storytelling.
Official synopsis Publisher
Anna is glad to have a friend who can hear her thoughts because she has her share of problems. Her parents live apart and she is passed between them like a parcel, mornings and overnights with Papa and afternoons with Mama.She is getting ready for school when the elf gets into her head. He is the kind of elf that lives in heads. There is trouble in school in the form of a triangle of broken Anna, Hermann who loves her, and Peter whom Anna really loves. To resolve all these problems requires great ingenuity by Anna and lots of courage on the part of the elf.Elf in the Head is an unusual book, funny, sad and full of nail-biting suspense.Vienna-born Christine Nostlinger is one of Europe’s finest children’s authors and winner of the Hans Christian Andersen medal for children’s literature.With illustrations by Jutta Bauer
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