In a land very different from our own, Pell is a typical teenager who lives with his father and their small tribe. Pell's future is threatened while his father pressures him to marry because of the tale of the "mist." According to his father, if Pell does not marry, the evil, mysterious mist will come and kill them all. Pell does not believe the tale. He wants to live his own life and make his own decisions. Is the tale of the mist true? What will happen if Pell doesn't listen to his father and ignores the tale's warning? Reading Level: 0.0 to 0.5 Lexile Level: BR to 60L Word Count: 525 to 650 Great book for older students just beginning to learn English. High interest, low level.