"A Child's Dinner Party" is a novella written by Anatole France in 1893. The story follows a group of children who are invited to a dinner party hosted by their friend, a wealthy and eccentric old man. As the children arrive and enjoy the meal, they begin to notice strange occurrences happening around them, including the disappearance of food and objects, and the appearance of ghostly apparitions. As the night progresses, the children become increasingly frightened and confused, unsure of what is real and what is not. The story builds towards a climactic ending, as the children must confront the true nature of the dinner party and the mysterious forces that are at work.
By Anatole France · First published 1893 · Genre: Children's literature, Drama, Humor