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Ruby and the Off-Road Rally

Created by Lisa Ferland

Looking for a fast-paced adventure with a fearless girl lead? Ruby races. Scout navigates. But they’ll need more than speed to finish the rally—they’ll need each other. 📚 Great for ages 5–8 🚙 Perfect for kids who love jeeps, dirt, and friendship-fueled fun 🌵 Includes themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Fully Accessible Video Book is here!
4 months ago – Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 05:17:48 AM



Dearest backers,

We thank you for your patience, as this campaign is now finally complete with the fully accessible version published and available for all children to enjoy!

All physical rewards have been shipped out and all digital rewards have been distributed.

Our mission to bring Ruby and Scout to life started with a fun bucket list adventure, and now we are already writing book #3 in the series.

Please watch and share the fully accessible version of Ruby and the Off-Road Rally with as many teachers, librarians, and KIDS, so that all children can enjoy this story.

Fully Accessible Version: https://youtu.be/8ideSPuy7TY


Thank you so much for your support every step of the way!

Vroom, vroom!
Lisa, Julie & Alvin

🚗 Ruby's Off-Road Rally is coming soon to your mailbox!
7 months ago – Thu, Jul 31, 2025 at 08:39:40 AM

Dear lovely backers!

Ruby and the Off-Road Rally is on her way to mailboxes (and inboxes) around the world! 

I think only 23 people haven't yet completed their survey, so if you are one of those people, let me know and I can resend you the survey link or fill it in for you :-)


Thank you so much for bringing this fun book to life! We are just getting started!!

Vroom, vroom!
Lisa, Julie & Alvin

Update: Ruby and the Off-Road Rally Surveys Are Coming Soon!
8 months ago – Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 04:07:17 AM



Great news! BackerKit surveys are coming soon to an inbox near you!

We sincerely appreciate your patience as we have worked with the printer to make sure Ruby and Scout are in their full glory on the pages of the book.

We also worked with BackerKit to make sure the surveys are accurate, so we tested, tested, and tested some more.

Once you receive the survey, please fill it in as soon as you can. You will be given the option to add more to your basket if you want extras of anything that you didn't pledge during the campaign.

If the email does not arrive in due time (check your spam folder). If you have any questions or need help - feel free to email me directly at [email protected].

We can't wait to send these books off to you!

Vroom, vroom!
Lisa, Julie, & Alvin

🚦 Ready to Shift Gears? The Next Ruby & Scout Adventure is Around the Corner! 🚗💨
9 months ago – Wed, Jun 18, 2025 at 06:57:39 AM


Hey, amazing Ruby & Scout rally crew!

While we wait for Ruby and the Off-Road Rally to make her way across the ocean, we have another delight to reward you for being our amazing backers!

It’s time to buckle up for the stormy sequel: Ruby and the Hurricane Rescue!

Before we step into the storm of a pre-order campaign for the new book, we’re handing you, our top drivers from the first adventure, an exclusive VIP backstage pass.

You get to preview Ruby and Scout putting on their brave faces as they head directly into a dangerous storm: get an advanced reader copy of the ebook—absolutely free—to see how this courageous duo handle themselves under pressure before anyone else.

This book is a high-octane adventure through whipping winds, swirling storms, and heart-pounding rescues. Ruby and Scout have no time to waste as they race against the hurricane’s howling fury to save the day.

Here’s the deal:
  • Pre-orders go live in the near future, but you get the first green light.
  • Download your free advanced ebook and hold tight as the wind whips through your hair
  • Give us your feedback—tell us what you think of this stormy ride!

Get ready to feel the wind and rain in your face—pre-order announcements are headed your way faster than a tornado!

Vroom, vroom!
Lisa, Julie & Alvin

The link to read Ruby and the Hurricane Rescue is in the Backer Only Content section below. Can't wait for you to read it! 

If any project followers want to join our VIP list and read an advanced reader copy, just send me an email at [email protected] and let me know! 

🏁 Ruby and Scout Are Hopping in a Boat! 🚗 🚢
9 months ago – Tue, May 27, 2025 at 03:54:52 AM

Dear fantastic backers of Ruby and the Off-Road Rally!

We’ve reached a major milestone in our publishing rally—our final printing invoice has been paid, and Ruby and Scout are now packed snugly in their cartons and revving up for the transoceanic trek to the East Coast of the U.S. 

It’s been a long and winding road since we crossed the starting line with our successful BackerKit campaign, but we’re now in the final stretch of this adventure! 

Like every rally, some twists and turns were expected, but we ended up staying a bit longer at some checkpoints than we bargained for.

Thanks to your patience and unwavering support, we are approaching the finish line—writing, editing, illustrating, and printing—without stalling out. 

And while our first book is cruising toward the checkered flag, we haven’t taken our foot off the gas.🏎️

🛠️ Book #2 is currently with Alvin in the illustration garage getting polished up,
✍️ And the text for Book #3 is getting a final tune-up before being sent to our editor.

Your cheers from the sidelines mean everything to us. 

Thanks for being part of the team that’s helping Ruby and Scout shift from a desert dream to reality.

We will send you another update when we have the beautiful books in hand. 

Be sure to check out the book preview if you haven't already: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZG6LRZKC75A

We can't wait! 🚚📚

 With gratitude and grit,
 —Lisa, Julie, and Alvin - your Rally Crew 💙