McCutcheon, John,

Flowers for Sarajevo / John McCutcheon ; illustrated by Kristy Caldwell. - First edition. - 33 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color maps, music ; 25 x 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Drasko helps his father sell flowers in Sarajevo, but when war threatens and his father is called to the battlefront, Drasko must take over the flower stall. One morning the boy's familiar routine is shattered when a mortar shell hits the bakery, killing twenty-two people. The next day, a cellist from the Sarajevo Opera Orchestra goes to the crater and plays the most beautiful music that Drasko can imagine. Inspired, he looks for ways to ease the sorrow of those around him.

Ages 7-10.

ISBN: 9781561459438 9781682630464

LCCN: 2016025765

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Florists
Kindness
Cellists
Children and war
Bombing, Aerial
Songs
Personal Narrative
War stories.
Heroism

Dewey Class. No.: [E]