Ramblin' Rose: The Porcelain Mines in Russia

Especially appealing to preteen and early teen readers, this fictional action-adventure story, told in first-person, touches on world trade, politics, and the importance of thinking for yourself as 12-year-old Rose embarks on a quest to replace a rare porcelain plate and learns the truth about her grandfather's stories. Porcelain mines in Russia? Whoever heard of such a thing? Even at 6 years of age, Rose could spot a tall tale, but Grandpa had a way of making them sound real. He always told her there was some truth in every story and it was up to her to find it.\n