Road Trip Rescue by Becca Wierwille

Behind the Scenes of Road Trip Rescue

By: Becca Wierwille

Twelve-year-old Kimmy trusts dogs more than people. After all, her dog Bo never made fun of her for having one hand. But two years ago, Bo disappeared.

When Kimmy stumbles across a magazine photo of a dog in upstate New York that looks just like Bo, she must find him. Years stand between Kimmy and a driver’s license, and her parents seem oddly unsupportive. So, when pink-haired, adventure-hungry Aunt Skylar agrees to a road trip with a stop in the Adirondacks, Kimmy jumps at the chance to bring her furry family member home.

But Aunt Skylar’s idea of a road trip isn’t the rescue mission Kimmy had in mind.

That’s the premise of Road Trip Rescue, my debut novel for kids with themes of faith and friendship.

Though it’s the first book I’ve published, Road Trip Rescue is not the first book I’ve written. But it is especially close to my heart. Kimmy and I have a lot in common. Though I’ve never gone on a wild road trip to find a long-lost dog, many of my own past experiences shaped my understanding of her character.

The biggest thing we share in common—other than our love of dogs—is that we were both born missing half of our right arm. Because of our “little arms,” we have experienced stares and unkind words. We have felt the insecurity and loneliness that can come with feeling different from everyone around us.

You might not have a limb difference. But my guess is that most of us can still relate to the feelings of insecurity, loneliness, and loss that Kimmy experiences.

Have you ever been in a room filled with people and still felt alone? Have someone else’s words ever caused an ache of loneliness in your chest? Have you ever questioned whether God hears your prayers?

Do you know a young reader who might resonate with these questions?

Kimmy’s story may be just what they need to hear. It’s a story I wish I would’ve had when I was a kid.

One of my favorite Bible verses is Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

We are not alone. The Mighty Warrior is with us. And He delights in us.

My prayer is that kids—and adults—who read Road Trip Rescue will see that truth, through Kimmy’s fictional transformation, and in their own lives.

Author Bio:

Becca Wierwille writes stories to show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives. Born with only half of her right arm, she aims to help others find beauty in what makes them extraordinary. Mom by day and novelist by relatively early in the morning, she wishes she could eat peach pie as often as most writers drink coffee. Despite her dreams of sandy beaches and mountain peaks, she loves living in Pennsylvania with her family. Road Trip Rescue is Becca’s debut novel. You can visit her online at beccawierwille.com or follow her on social media @beccawierwille. Sign up for her email newsletter to receive free resources and monthly encouragement.

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Learn more about Road Trip Rescue at https://beccawierwille.com/road-trip-rescue/