Read Clean YA with CJ Episode Thirty-Three
Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with CJ! Today, we’re exploring the heartwarming world of middle-grade author Becca Wierwille and her Road Trip Rescue series.
A heartwarming adventure for kids ages 8-12 with a missing dog, a determined girl, a pink-haired aunt, and themes of faith and friendship.
Episode Show Notes below
Finding Hope and Belonging: Inside Becca Wierwille's Road Trip Rescue Series
Episode Show Notes:
Meet Becca Wierwille
Becca is the award-winning author of stories that show kids they are wonderfully created for unique adventures. A mom by day and novelist by early morning, she crafts tales that resonate with readers of all ages, though especially those between 8-12 years old.
The Road Trip Rescue Series
This contemporary adventure series follows different characters on meaningful journeys:
“They are faith-filled contemporary adventures for kids around the ages of eight to 12. Though people of all ages really have enjoyed the stories.”
Book One: A Story of Representation
The first book features a unique protagonist:
“The main character… was born with one hand like I was. So it was really fun to write a limb difference into the story because when I was younger, I didn’t meet a whole lot of other kids with a one arm.”
Book Two: An International Adventure
The series expands its horizons:
“Daniel goes on a trip to Guatemala… to try to save his brother from making what he sees as a big mistake.”
Themes That Matter
Surrendering to God’s Plan
A central theme explores trusting God’s wisdom:
“God’s plans are so much better than our own plans for our lives… We have this illusion of control, but we really don’t have control.”
The Power of Belonging
The series tackles important identity questions:
“Daniel feeling like he’s not going to belong to his family anymore if it changes… looking like he belongs, but not feeling like he belongs all at the same time.”
Character Growth and Authenticity
Wierwille emphasizes the importance of showing realistic character development:
“It matters so much to me to include characters who do make mistakes because if we have characters that are perfect and always make the right decision, then they’re not relatable.”
Where to Find the Books
Readers can find Becca Wierwille’s books through:
- BeccaWierwille.com
- BelovedChronicles.com
- Amazon
- Barnes & Noble
- Her online store (signed copies available)
A Special Bonus
Sign up for Becca’s newsletter to receive:
- A free devotional ebook
- An audiobook option
- Road trip activities for families
Conclusion
Becca Wierwille’s Road Trip Rescue series offers more than just adventure – it provides young readers with stories of hope, belonging, and authentic character growth. Whether you’re eight or eighty, these books remind readers they are loved and never alone.
“That is my prayer that readers enjoy the adventure, but come away feeling loved, feeling like they are never alone, seeing that in their own lives.”
For more insights into clean young adult and middle-grade fiction, stay tuned to Read Clean YA with C.J.!
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Becca Wierwille
Author
Becca Wierwille is the award-winning author of the Road Trip Rescue series and other stories that show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives. Her short stories for children and devotions have been featured in numerous magazines and other publications.
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.
About Your Host
Award-winning author CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ, she loves talking about books and the deeper themes woven into the pages of each novel. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Always willing to get real about hard issues, C.J. also enjoys the cheesiest of puns. She chats about writing, her faith, bubble tea, and other fun adventures online (@cjmilacci) and at cjmilacci.com.
CJ Milacci is the award-winning author of The Talionis Series, and she writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Recruit of Talionis, Book 1
A teen with a dark past. A secret military force that kidnaps new soldiers. Can she survive as a Recruit of Talionis?
Fugitive of Talionis, Book 2
They kidnapped her. Trained her. And now they’re hunting her.
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