The Treasure of the Isle of Mist

"The Treasure of the Isle of Mist" by W. W. Tarn is a fantasy story from the early 1900s that follows Fiona, a lively fifteen-year-old, and her thoughtful father, the Student, as they live peacefully on the Isle of Mist. Their normal lives take an exciting turn when Fiona receives a quest to find a hidden treasure from a mysterious old hawker, thrusting her into a series of magical adventures that blur the lines between reality and fantasy. The story starts by introducing Fiona and her dad in their cozy gray house near the sea, showing their fun relationship through funny conversations and their interactions with the magical old hawker; the hawker's gifts send Fiona on a mission where she meets the mysterious "Urchin," a boy who becomes a key partner in her treasure hunt. These first parts set a lighthearted mood and suggest bigger ideas like the power of imagination, the importance of friendship, and the draw of adventure, pulling readers into a world where amazing things wait beyond the everyday.