Ruby and the Off-Road Rally: A Thrilling, Girl-Led Off-Road Adventure Where Kindness Wins the Race (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789198580549)

Winner of the 2025 PenCraft Award - Runner-Up (Children's K-3)

A high-octane, confidence-building adventure that helps kids learn teamwork, perseverance, and what to do when things don't go according to plan.

Ruby LOVES to race.
Scout LOVES to follow the rules.

In their very first off-road rally, this fearless driver and her by-the-book navigator are ready to prove they've got what it takes...until the desert throws them curveballs they never expected.

Wrong turns, obstacles, frustration mounting, exhaustion nearing, and a race that starts slipping out of control.

Ruby wants to push harder.
Scout wants to play it safe.
And neither is listening to the other.

As the pressure builds, Ruby and Scout must figure out how to slow down, communicate, and work together-or risk losing more than the race.

This heart-pounding adventure helps kids explore:

• How to handle frustration when plans fall apart

• Why teamwork matters (even when you disagree)

• Problem-solving and flexible thinking

• Perseverance when the path gets tough

• The idea that winning isn't everything-sometimes finishing together is the real victory

Perfect for kids ages 5-8 who love trucks, racing, dirt, and action-but whose parents want a story with real substance.

• Ideal for young readers who enjoy vehicles, adventure, and strong characters
• A great pick for families who want meaningful lessons without heavy-handed preaching
• Encourages STEM thinking, communication, and emotional resilience
• Excellent for classrooms, libraries, and shared story time

Perfect for fans of Cars, off-road adventures, and interactive, movement-filled reads.

Rev the engine, hit the trail, and join Ruby and Scout on a rally that proves the toughest challenges aren't always on the road-they're learning how to work together.

Grab your copy of Ruby and the Off-Road Rally and watch young readers grow with every turn of the page.