"The Mask" by Eric Howling follows the story of a young man named Ethan who discovers an ancient artifact—a mask that grants its wearer extraordinary powers. As he dons the mask, he gains confidence and charisma, transforming from an introverted outcast to a powerful figure. However, the mask comes with a dark side, revealing the deeper desires and fears hidden within him. As Ethan navigates the complexities of his newfound abilities, he must confront moral dilemmas, the consequences of his actions, and the true nature of identity. The story explores themes of power, self-discovery, and the cost of ambition. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-17 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2018 by Orca Book Publishers, Canada .