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“Jovanovic nails how isolating (bullying) can be.”

– Quill & Quire

“Jovanovic has written a chapter book that children can read for themselves and learn from. The illustrations (are) engaging, and The Blue Vase will be a useful addition to a school library collection.”

– The Manitoba Library Association

The Blue Vase

Written by Katarina Jovanovic
Illustrated by Josee Bisaillon
Published by Tradewind Books

Before and after school, while her parents work, Sonia stays with her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Kaminski, and her granddaughter, Marta. When Sonia accidentally breaks Mrs. Kaminski’s precious blue vase, Marta offers to keep it a secret for a price. But Sonia is not able to satisfy Marta’s escalating demands—more gifts and more money—and when Marta spreads lies about Sonia at school, her classmates taunt her. Finally, after a teacher discovers stolen property in Sonia’s knapsack, Sonia is forced to find the courage she needs to confront her bully.

This chapter book for middle-grade readers tackles an issue that needs to be addressed. Schoolteachers, parents and boys and girls alike will find something to talk about in this captivating story by Katarina Jovanovic.

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Publication Date: October 2015
Available As: Paperback
Chapter Book, Middle Grade, Age 07 or older

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Setting: Canada

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

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