The Blue Vase

By Katarina Jovanovic

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1896580912
• ISBN13: 9781896580913
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Tradewind Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.6" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3