The fog : $b A novel

"The Fog" by William Dudley Pelley, showcases a story primarily about young boys as they find friendship and meet difficulties in their young lives. Set in what seems to be a rural area, the book follows a boy starting a fresh school year, where he encounters another boy whose name is Nathan Forge. As their friendship grows, so do the difficulties they face while growing up in a world that challenges their innocence. Through lively conversations and playful teasing, the boys create comparisons using their families’ stories, signaling complex topics such as social status and familial relations. Through the dialogue, a sense of childhood innocence appears while also suggesting difficulties they will eventually come across.