Liesl and Po

Title: Liesl and Po

Author: Lauren Oliver

Publisher: Harper Collins publishers

Place and year of publication: New York, 2011

Number of pages: 307

Where I found this book: I own this book

Summary:

This book is named Liesl and Po because this book mainly revolves the adventure of Liesl and Po. Three days after Liesl’s father died, a ghost named Po appeared in her dark bedroom in the attic( thanks to her step mom) with a dog or cat looking pet named Bundle. They wanted her to start drawing again, because she used to draw before her father died. She thought that Po is a ghost, and if he can find her father, tell him her message, then she would start to draw.

After a lot of searching, Po finally found the ghost of her father. He asked him exactly what Liesl wanted to ask him “How did you die and I really miss you.” He replied “I really miss you too and I should have never eaten that soup.” Liesl found his response really confusing.

At the same time, outside her house was a boy named Will, holding a wooden jewellery box. It contained world’s most powerful magic. Suddenly, he remembered that he needed to get some supplies for the alchemist like a blind man’s eye, some chicken hearts, etc. from Mr. Gray.

When Mr. Gray went to get the supplies he fell asleep and put the world’s most powerful magic next to an identical jewellery box. After Will and the alchemist took the ashes to her. Her face was burning red, when she figured out that it was not the magic, but some person’s ashes. Will raced out of the mansion with his full speed before the alchemist and Madame Premiere to catch Will.

There at Liesl’s house, Liesl thought of a plan to run away from the attic and go to her old house to bury her father’s ashes next to her mother’s. When Karen (a maid who always brought Liesl’s food in the attic) comes to give her food, Po scared her. In the hurry to get down the stairs, she forgot to lock the door, giving Liesl a way to escape.

On their way to her old house, Liesl and Po met Will and they started their journey together. Do Liesl, Po and Will get to the old house in time?

Perspective Christian:

I don’t think this book was written in a Christian perspective. One thing Liesl could have was to trust in the Lord and she should have prayed when she got stuck in difficult situation. Just like the verse Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” When Madame Premiere got angry at Will, she could explain it to her angrier at Will; she could have explained it to her more nicely and calmly. Just like God forgives our sins.

My Thoughts:

I really enjoyed reading this book. One of the things that stood out to me the most were that how much she loves her dad and how her step mom was so rude and she didn’t like her. I felt really sad for her. One thing I really liked about her character was they she was always calm and always knew what to do. The main reason I read this book was because I haven’t read a fantasy book yet. I f I could recommend this book to somebody, I would recommend this book to a person who enjoys reading fantasy books.