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...

Lauren Oliver captivated readers with her first novel, the New York Times bestseller Before I Fall , a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. She followed that up with Delirium and Pandemonium ,...

“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.”