The Village Beyond the Mist
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Village Beyond the Mist
By (Author) Sachiko Kashiwaba
Translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa
Illustrated by Miho Satake
Restless Books
Yonder
3rd September 2025
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Physical Properties
Hardback
160
Width 146mm, Height 215mm
Description
With nostalgic charm and gentle magic so characteristic of award-winning Sachiko Kashiwaba, The Village Beyond the Mist, which inspired Spirited Away, will captivate and enchant readers of all ages.
This timeless and enduring Japanese classic from 1975 served as the inspiration for the beloved Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away, and it's available for the first time to English-speaking readers. The story follows Lina, a sixth-grade girl who embarks on a solo train journey to spend the summer in a rural village. However, upon arrival, she discovers that the valley's might not exist!
Through a mysterious encounter involving wind, mist, and a magic umbrella, she arrives at a grand house on a cobbled street. As Lina adapts to her new responsibilities around town, she learns more about friendship and herself than she previously thought possible.
