"We're leaving now!" With those words, Ruby's parents gathered her and her brothers together, loaded their truck with emergency supplies they had collected, and drove to the nearest evacuation centre.
Ruby knows that bushfires can flare up quickly and move rapidly. When her parents learn that a bushfire is heading toward their sheep farm, Ruby is scared but gets to work helping her family prepare. As they evacuate to a community shelter with her beloved grandfather, Ruby can smell the fire on the wind and see its glow in the night sky. She can only hope their preparations will keep them safe.
Ruby and the Blazing Bushfire is a resource for parents, grandparents, first responders, and educators to help young people understand and accept our normal fears about natural disasters and understand the importance of planning ahead to survive them. Included is a glossary of the various terms used by Australian states and a preparation guide for bushfires.
Hobbs, Chrissy: - Chrissy Hobbs, also known as Sam Lawrence, is a bestselling author of the My Little Fart and Hockey Wars series. Since 2015, she has been writing books with her husband, bringing humor and heartfelt stories to readers worldwide. Before her writing career, Chrissy spent seven years as a police dispatcher, a role that profoundly influenced her passion for emergency management. Recently, she has returned to her education, expanding her knowledge in emergency management as she plans to step back into the field. While pursuing her studies, Chrissy noticed a significant gap in children's literature books that help kids navigate the emotional and physical challenges of natural disasters. Having witnessed the devastation of recent global disasters, Chrissy felt called to create stories that inform and empower children during these challenging times. Her Navigating Natural Disasters series is designed to help kids understand what happens during disasters, how to prepare, and, most importantly, how to process their emotions and find strength in their community. Through relatable stories of resilience and hope, Chrissy aims to provide children around the world with the tools to face life's storms with courage and confidence.
Jackson, Ben: - Ben Jackson was born in Tasmania, Australia, and is a successful indie author who has been writing for almost a decade. Ben is married to Sam Lawrence, and together they specialize in self-publishing children's books. They have been married for several years and have traveled together between Australia and Canada. Together, Ben and Sam have published a series of children's books called My Little Fart and Hockey Wars, as well as Trevor Takes Flight and several other non-fiction books. In addition, they have numerous publications in progress, so stay tuned for updates by following this page and connecting with them on Facebook, Goodreads, or Instagram. Ben manages Author Services Australia, which helps Australian authors self-publish their books. Sam manages a company called Indie Publishing Group, which specializes in assisting Canadian indie authors. Remember, if you enjoyed one of their books, please leave a review! As indie authors, it really helps out, and it's 100% free and will only take a few minutes of your time.
