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Synopsis
A mix-up involving the greatest magic in the world has tremendous consequences for Liesl, an orphan who has been locked in an attic, Will, an alchemist's runaway apprentice, and Po, a ghost, as they are pursued by friend and foe while making an important journey.
Is Liesl & Po appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this is a gentle, whimsical fantasy about grief, friendship, and finding family. It features an orphan locked in an attic, a runaway apprentice, and a friendly ghost on a magical quest with mild peril but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the magical adventure of an unlikely trio—a locked-up orphan, a ghost, and a runaway boy—as they outsmart pursuers on an important journey.