Liesl and Po - Softcover

Lauren Oliver

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444723103 ISBN 13: 9781444723106

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General, 2012

Synopsis

'On the third night after the day her father died, Liesl saw the ghost.'

Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice - until one night a ghost appears from the darkness. It is Po, who comes from the Other Side. Both Liesl and Po are lonely, but together they are less alone. That same night, an alchemist's apprentice, Will, bungles an important delivery. He accidentally switches a box containing the most powerful magic in the world with one containing something decidedly less remarkable. Will's mistake has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey.

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Review:

'A gorgeous story timeless and magical . . . For me, this book was like a ride in a sleeping car on a fabulous train, one with deep, plush upholstery, shining brass window latches, and secret compartments, one where the bed slides out soundlessly and the sheets are not too new but not too old, and where small amazing cakes arrive regularly on lacquered trays while the night rushes by outside, the moon always visible.' (Rebecca Stead, Newbery winner for When You Reach Me )

'A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy... By alternating quietly lyrical, philosophical passages with laugh-out-loud broad comedy/farce, the author takes her readers on a fantastic voyage from loss to healing and joy. With nods to Dahl, Dickens, the Grimms and even Burnett, the author has made something truly original. Acedera's frequent black-and-white illustrations are a perfect complement. An irresistible read: this book sings.' --(Kirkus )

'Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.' --(Publishers Weekly

'This original fairy tale, told by a wise and humorous omniscient narrator and peopled with broadly drawn but instantly recognizable characters, avoids sentimentality to show the magic of accepting loss without letting go and finding joy in the lives left behind.' --(Booklist)

Book Description:

A delightful, scary and magical novel for children aged 8-12 from bestselling author Lauren Oliver.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1444723103
• ISBN 13: 9781444723106
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320