About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
Key Selling Points
- A young girl learns to stand up for herself and her best friend in this chapter book. This is a story about friendship, loyalty and inner strength.
- The main character, Kiara, is an eight-year-old Indian girl who would rather blend into the background than have to stand up to a bully. Her best friend is an eight-year-old Chinese boy, and they enjoy lighthearted banter about their cultural differences.
- This is a ‘bullying’ story with a twist of a magical genie who would grant unlimited wishes if he weren’t on vacation. Genie Meanie delves into the serious topic of bullying with both candid realism and over-the-top humor.
- The author won the Silver Birch Award for The Third Eye and The Tiffin was named one of the top five Books for Young People by Quill & Quire.
- Features 15 black-and-white illustrations.
Contributor Notes
Mahtab Narsimhan is the award-winning author of several books for young readers, including Embrace the Chicken (Orca), Mission Mumbai (Scholastic), The Tiffin (DCB) and The Third Eye (Dundurn), which won the Silver Birch Award. She was a Writer in Residence at the Toronto District School Board from 2014–2016. Born in Mumbai, Mahtab immigrated to Canada in 1997. She now lives in Vancouver.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 6 to 8
- Grade:
- 1 to 3
- Reading age:
- 6 to 8
Awards
- Commended, BC Books for BC Schools
Editorial Reviews
“If a teacher is looking for something new and different to read to their class about bullying, friendship, and resilience, then give Genie Meanie a go. Recommended.”
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“A fun read that tackles adversity and bullying in a relatable way for young readers.”
— School Library Journal (SLJ)
“An important story about bullying.”
— Kirkus Reviews
