{"title":"Barbara Carroll Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the \u003cem\u003eBarbara Carroll Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e collection, where engaging narratives and inspiring stories await young readers. Known for her masterful storytelling in children's and young adult literature, Roberts has captivated audiences with her ability to intertwine relatable characters with meaningful themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Rose Named Peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, young readers are introduced to a heartwarming tale that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the journey of growth. This story encourages children to explore the beauty of relationships and the power of hope amidst challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother notable work by Roberts, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikki on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compelling young adult novel that dives into the life of a budding basketball star. This page-turner expertly balances the thrills of sports with the complexities of personal growth, making it a must-read for both sports enthusiasts and fans of coming-of-age stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our Barbara Carroll Roberts collection and discover books that ignite imagination and inspire young minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-rose-named-peace-by-barbara-carroll-roberts-9781529506402","title":"A Rose Named Peace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, an inspirational biography of the Peace rose and its creator digs deep into world history, botany, and the rewards of perseverance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a young man’s experiments in cross-pollination to the rose that became an international symbol of hope, this gentle picture book biography, beautifully illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, is a quiet epic of war and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Meilland was passionate about roses. He loved their rich perfume, their buds unfurling in the summer sun, and their petals, soft as lambs’ ears. Like his father and grandfather before him, Francis cultivated flowers on the family farm in France. In his teens, he set about grafting and experimenting, determined to create a rose no one had seen before, and as the world braced for World War II, he rushed cuttings to rose-growing friends around the globe. 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