Liesl lives locked away in an attic bedroom where her cruel stepmother has concealed her ever since her father's death. She lives in a lonely world until Po appears, a ghost from the Other Side.

Suddenly, Liesl sees a light in the darkness – if she can get Po to speak to her father, she'll be able to say goodbye. The same evening Will, the alchemist's apprentice, makes a mistake that draws Will, Liesl and Po together on the run.

This heart-breaking, realistic tale is a bundle of friendship, adventure, ghosts and innocent mistakes, making you feel sad when Liesl is scared, puzzled or confused.

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