Oliver, Lauren. Illustrator, Acedera, Kei Liesl and Po. 2011. Harper, 307 pages. TR. $16.99 ISBN: 9780062014511
Plot Summary:
Liesl wants nothing more than to put her father to rest and escape the house of her stepmother where she is locked in the attic day and night. Po and Bundle are ghosts who wander the other side, one night they are drawn to cross over and visit Liesl as she looks so sad and lonely. Will passes by Liesl’s window every night as he does his work for his master the alchemist. Little do the children know everything is about to change and it all starts when Will mixes up his package of magic he is suppose to deliver to the Lady Premiere with the package of Liesl’s father’s ashes waiting to be delivered.
Liesl with the help of Po and Bundle, escapes the attic and steals the package of what she believes to be her father’s ashes, but in reality is the great magic. At the same time Will is on the run from the Lady Premiere and the alchemist, who have discovered his mistake and are furious, convinced Will stole the magic for himself. Both on the run, the children join together and commence an incredible journey.
Review:
In Liesl and Po, Oliver creates a fairytale complete with magic, neglected orphans, and evil step-mothers. Oliver weaves a complex and exciting story that will keep readers engaged. Delightful illustrations by Kei Acedera are interspersed throughout the novel, bringing life to Oliver’s words. At times the plot and number of characters are hard to follow, but all loose ends are woven together brilliantly and all is revealed in the end of this charming novel.
Genre:
Fantasy
Reading Level:
4th to 7th grade
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