Janet Taylor Lisle
Janet Taylor Lisle is an acclaimed American author best known for her captivating children's and young adult novels. A graduate of Smith College, she skillfully weaves mystery and magic into her storytelling. Lisle's work has earned her numerous accolades, including a Newbery Honor for "Afternoon of the Elves." Her unique ability to capture the complexities of childhood and imagination has resonated with readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Janet Taylor Lisle
Quotes
Never try to outsmart a duck.
There's no such thing as a free ride. Somebody always pays.
The more you see, the less you understand.
Bad luck and good luck run together like a pair of ducks.
You never know a person until you know what they want.
The best way to get a man to do something is to tell him it's impossible.
The past is like a bad meal. You can't get rid of it fast enough.
You can't change what you are, no matter where you go.
Sometimes the truth is the hardest thing to believe.
A betrayal is like a button that's been pushed. Once it's done, it can't be undone.
Fear is like a ghost. It can haunt you forever if you let it.
When you've been swimming against the tide for so long, it's hard to remember which way is up.