A mysterious cloud. A city full of voices. A truth hidden in plain sight.When a strange, motionless mist wraps itself around the Fortress of Salzburg, the city keeps celebrating - pretending nothing is wrong.But Sebastian notices. And so do his two unlikely companions: Pippi, a lazy, food-loving red cat with a sharp mind, and Nana, a brave, instinctive dark kitten who trusts her senses more than appearances.As the Festival unfolds, accusations begin to fly.A shouting ogre.An offended witch.An invisible herbalist.A rigid beaver engineer.A tired pigeon policeman.And a smiling politician who always knows where to point the finger.Everyone has a reason.Everyone tells part of the truth.But no one is listening.In Sebastian and the Deep Forest - The Secret of the Mist, young readers are invited into a gentle mystery where the real danger isn't magic or monsters - but misunderstanding, silence, and forgetting who should be where.This beautifully illustrated middle-grade fantasy blends: A soft detective story with no true villainA magical world inspired by Salzburg and the Deep ForestMemorable animal characters full of humour and heartThemes of empathy, balance, and listening to different truthsPerfect for readers who love thoughtful adventures, magical realism, and stories that trust children's intelligence without frightening them.Ideal for fans of gentle mysteries, cosy fantasy, and illustrated chapter books.Can be read independently or as part of the Sebastian and the Deep Forest series.