Wonder-car: the Tale of Racing Rudy

Jennifer Salmassian

Oct 2018 · Sally the Cat Publishing

About this ebook

     Revving Rudy has traveled from 1932 to present times. A new chapter of his life begins when he is unexpectedly sold, in which a special friend named Bettie appears.  Rudy is faced with new challenges; he is expected to race on the track and undergoes another restoration.  He worries that Bettie will dislike his appearance and no longer accept him as her friend.  Will Rudy be first on race day, or will he gasp on his own exhaust fumes?  

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Author and illustrator Jennifer Salmassian, has created the sequel to her Wonder-Car: the Tale of Revving Rudy. The famous little 1932 Model "B" Coupe, transformed into a hot rod in the first book is now transformed again into a flashy racing Deuce Coupe. Charlie, the original owner bought the plain black Model B straight from the factory. He was an average Joe, and Rudy was a hardworking delivery car. Then Charlie gave the little car to his grandson, Sammy who made the little workhorse into a shiny blue hot rod, with an equally "hot" motor. Revving Rudy proudly took Sammy everywhere .... until College interfered. Everyone knows the high cost of tuition, and Sammy, out of money and time to enjoy his little hot rod, put him on the auction block. What happens next is heartwarming as new owners enjoy and upgrade Rudy to a drag-strip racer. Oh, and believe it or not, there is a bit of romance for Racing Rudy, the Wonder-Car. You will never guess, but it's a sweet story, and one that packs a message for girl cars and little girl readers. Once again the full color illustrations are beautiful, and the world of showing and racing hot rods is interestingly written. Perfect to read to little folk, or for a bit older ones to read themselves.

About the author

  Jennifer Salmassian, born in California in 1976, grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She worked in various fields of education as she completed her BA and teaching credential in History and a MA in Education. Combining her love of education with art and poetry that was inspired from having her own children, Jennifer took a chance with an independent project and started Sally the Cat Publishing. Since 2006, SCP has published over 15 titles for various authors, illustrators and organizations. Today, she tours schools, reaching out to children about the importance of reading and shares her unique stories.