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Liesl and Po

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Format: Paperback
Library Classification: Junior Fiction
BIC Subjects: Fantasy & magical realism
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Publication Date: 10/07/2012
Place of Publication: United Kingdom

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'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. Ages 10+.

'A gorgeous story--timeless and magical.' -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery winner for When You Reach Me 'A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy. With nods to Dahl, Dickens, the Grimms and even Burnett, the author has made something truly original. 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

Title: Liesl and Po
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Contributors: By (author) Lauren Oliver

ISBN 13: 9781444723106
ISBN 10: 1444723103

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Publication Date: 10/07/2012
Place of Publication: London, United Kingdom
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BIC Subjects: Fantasy & magical realism
NBS Classification: Young Adult Fiction
Dewey Classification: 813.6 (DC23)

Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Height: 198mm
Width: 131mm
Thickness: 21mm
Weight: 250g