The Castle in the Mist cover

The Castle in the Mist

Author: Ephron, Amy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.4
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 31395
Points per Word 0.000159
Page Count 167
Points per Page 0.02994
Series Other Side

Description

Sent for the summer to their aunt's sleepy village in the English countryside, Tess and Max discover a castle hidden from time. The siblings find a key to the castle and learn that wishes can come true if they wish carefully. The book is the first in a series.

Quick Summary

A secret castle that only appears when you look at it just right turns an ordinary summer visit to the English countryside into pure magic. Kids will love the thrill of discovering wish-granting powers while getting to know two relatable siblings who stumble into something far bigger than they expected. If your kid loves the mystery and wonder of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or the clever puzzles in Hugo Cabret, they'll be completely drawn in. Perfect for readers in grades 4-6 (ages 9-11) who crave stories where ordinary kids stumble into extraordinary worlds.