Library Elf

Author: Lin Youru
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Stories about spirits possessing people may be numerous, but The Library Spirit employs a more delicate and heartwarming approach. Set against the backdrop of a library and the internet, it aligns with the lives of modern teenagers, while its fantastical atmosphere further showcases the author's creativity. – Review by renowned writer Fu Lin
The Library Spirit follows the growth story of the Tayal as he learns to fish and hunt from his father, which in reality encompasses the culture and customs of the entire Tayal people. What’s rare is that the novel, despite its serious intent and well-structured narrative, is lively, engaging, and paints vivid scenes. Tayal customs such as face tattooing, marriage rituals, farming, harvests,, and hunting, as well as the mysterious witches, offer readers a richer understanding and enjoyment. – Review by renowned writer Liao Huiming
The Transformation of Kafka by Kafka transforms adults into insects, while Lawrence’s children’s picture book Kafka Becomes an Insect transforms children into insects. The same transformation, but in The Cat Woman by Liu Bilin, it transforms humans into cats. Unlike the first two, the cat woman retains a human form but her behavior degrades into that of a cat. The contraction of a child’s inner world and the awakening of an adult’s consciousness—this transformation is skillfully depicted by the author. Her handling of the arrangement of surrounding scenery and the mastery of atmosphere are also well-executed. – Review by renowned writer Xia Wan Yun
Taiwan Modern Children’s Literature Award. This award is guided and sponsored by authoritative institutions in Taiwan, organized by the Taiwan Jiuge Cultural and Educational Foundation, and co-hosted by Jiuge Publishing Co., Ltd., a major force in children’s literature publishing in Taiwan. It aims to encourage writers to create children’s literature, enhance the literary skills of young children, improve their appreciation, inspire creativity, cultivate a broad worldview, and foster their concern for society and life.
I float lightly on the sea, the sky like a beautiful tapestry of seven colors, with meteor showers constantly streaking across the sky. Those aren’t meteors, but books that glow, flying in groups across the horizon. – The Library Spirit
In the online world, the library spirit lives freely as herself, but in real life, she’s just a regular girl named Pingfan, troubled by entrance exams. One day, Pingfan goes to her secret base—the library—to spend the night and sees Jingling, a soul who died in a car accident two years ago but still lingers in the library. They become friends, exchanging their favorite books and treasure boxes. Tired of her current life, Pingfan decides to lend her body to Jingling so she can experience the world again.
The misunderstandings between Pingfan and her mother, caused by excessive concern, and Jingling’s lingering attachment to her mother after her death—can they help each other when they swap bodies, their own regrets, and see the happiness around them?