{"product_id":"liesl-po-isbn-9780062014528","title":"Liesl \u0026 Po","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a luminous novel that glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders, and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places. An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book, it’s perfect for fans of the author’s other middle grade novels: The Spindlers and the Curiosity House series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiesl 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 named Po appears from the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat same evening, an alchemist's apprentice named Will makes an innocent mistake that has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when an orphan, a ghost, and a runaway are brought together by the most powerful magic in the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unlikely Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e Liesl is a lonely girl, Po is a ghost from the Other Side, and Will is an alchemist’s apprentice on the run. Together, they might just save each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Dash of Magic:\u003c\/b\u003e A stolen box of powerful magic gets swapped with a box of ashes, kicking off a dangerous chase across a world that has forgotten the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Classic Fairytale Feel:\u003c\/b\u003e Featuring a lonely orphan, a cruel stepmother, and a journey through a shadowy world, this story has all the hallmarks of a timeless, heartfelt classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief and Hope:\u003c\/b\u003e A luminous tale about finding light in the darkest of places, perfect for young readers navigating themes of loss and the power of found family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eLiesl 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 named Po appears from the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat same evening, an alchemist's apprentice named Will makes an innocent mistake that has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a luminous novel that glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders, and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Before I Fall: “Oliver’s debut novel is raw, emotional, and, at times, beautiful....readers will love Samantha best as she hurtles toward an end as brave as it is heartbreaking.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Before I Fall: “Samantha’s attempts to save her life and right the wrongs she has caused are precisely what will draw readers into this complex story and keep them turning pages until Sam succeeds in living her last day the right way.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Before I Fall: “Oliver, in a pitch-perfect teen voice, explores the power we have to affect the people around us in this intensely believable first novel...This is a compelling book with a powerful message and should not be missed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Before I Fall: “This story races forward, twisting in a new direction every few pages, its characters spinning my emotions from affection to frustration, anger to compassion. You’ll have no choice but to tear through this book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJay Asher, author of the New York Times bestseller Thirteen Reasons Why\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Before I Fall: “Before I Fall is smart, complex, and heartbreakingly beautiful.  Lauren Oliver has written an extraordinary debut novel about what it means to live—and die.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarolyn Mackler, author of Tangled and The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, a Printz Honor book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A wonderfully imaginative, startlingly moving and at times wickedly funny fantasy.  In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates two worlds that run parallel, ‘like two mirrors sitting face-to-face.’ 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With her third book, Lauren Oliver (Before I Fall; Delirium) creates another highly original world, this one for middle-grade readers. Oliver introduces orphans Liesl and Will, a touch of magic, some delectable coincidences, and friendship that stretches from the Living Side to the Other Side.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Classic fairy tale elements weave throughout this spirited, old-fashioned adventure: a young girl locked in an attic, a wicked stepmother, an alchemist, an orphan boy running from a cruel master. Add two nearly identical boxes-one containing the ashes of 11-year-old Liesl’s recently deceased father, the other holding “the Most Powerful Magic in the World”-and mix them up, and excitement begins to break through the bleakness.  An exhilarating chase ensues, as characters pursue the runaway children and the mixed-up boxes. Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Classic fairy tale elements weave throughout this spirited, old-fashioned adventure.  Invigorating and hopeful, this novel testifies to the power of friendship and generosity to conquer greed and depression.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute delight... The story is packed with mystery, murder, adventure, humour and magic, but above all it is a beautiful evocation of loss, tempered by the gradual blossoming of friendship, trust and hope. Although aimed at younger readers, the lightness of touch and the tenderness of the message could make grown men weep.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute delight...Although aimed at younger readers, the lightness of touch and the tenderness of the message could make grown men weep.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (London)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.  Acedera’s frequent black-and-white illustrations are a perfect complement.  An irresistible read:  This book sings.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gorgeous story--timeless and magical.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Liesl \u0026amp; Po by Lauren Oliver brings much-needed magic to an increasingly neglected age group.  It’s books like this, with its classic quest plot, intertwined with lyrical metaphysics, that can set a child up for life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Delirium: “In [Oliver’s] dystopian America, love has been outlawed as the life-threatening source of all discord.  Lena’s gradual awakening is set against a convincing backdrop of totalitarian horror.  The abrupt ending leaves enough unanswered questions to set breathless readers up for volume two of this trilogy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Delirium: “Strong characters, a vivid portrait of the lives of teens in a repressive society, and nagging questions that can be applied to our world today make this book especially compelling and discussable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With her third book, Lauren Oliver (Before I Fall; Delirium) creates another highly original world, this one for middle-grade readers. It’s a Dickensian world in which children are often orphaned and put to work in factories or grueling apprenticeships. Into this lonely landscape, Oliver introduces orphans Liesl and Will, a touch of magic, some delectable coincidences, and friendship that stretches from the Living Side to the Other Side.  At the heart of the novel is the love between father and daughter that proves the permeability between the Living Side and the Other Side. Liesl will not give up until she can honor her father’s final wishes and also say goodbye. This book’s healing message will offer comfort to children living with the absence of a loved one, and its swift plotting will sweep them up in the adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888002887909,"sku":"NP9780062014528","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062014528.jpg?v=1730227933","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/liesl-po-isbn-9780062014528","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}