From Sachiko Kashiwaba, the award-winning author of Temple Alley Summer, comes a magical tale that inspired Spirited Away. In The Village Beyond the Mist, Lina stumbles upon a hidden path that leads her to Misty Valley, a secret village filled with centaurs, spellbooks, and enchanted sweets. But magic can be perilous, and Lina may be the only one who can set things right. Now available in English for the first time, this beloved Japanese classic will captivate readers of all ages.