"The Prince of Mist" is a captivating tale set in the summer of 1943, focusing on the Carver family, who move to a small coastal town. There, the children, especially the curious Max, uncover a mysterious and eerie past involving a sinister figure known as the Prince of Mist. As they explore the abandoned house near the sea, they encounter supernatural elements and learn about the tragic legacy tied to the figure. With themes of love, courage, and the struggle against dark forces, the story weaves a haunting narrative that intertwines the past with the present, leading to a gripping climax. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

There are 208 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 2012 by Text Publishing .

Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the author of six novels, including the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, and The Angel's Game. His work has been published in more than forty languages, and honoured with numerous international awards. He divides his time between Barcelona, Spain, and Los Angeles, California.