Children's Fiction Survival Stories
Martin Bridge: In High Gear!
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2008
- Category
- Survival Stories
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 10
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 5
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554531578
- Publish Date
- Feb 2008
- List Price
- $7.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781554531561
- Publish Date
- Feb 2008
- List Price
- $16.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781894786621
- Publish Date
- Dec 2013
- List Price
- $4.99
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Description
Martin Bridge returns for more slice-of-life adventures in the sixth book in this widely acclaimed chapter-book series. In the first story, Gibson --- who is a lot luckier than he deserves to be --- is in Martin's group for the science fair project. Everything comes easily to Gibson, while Martin and the rest of the group are working overtime. How far can Gibson's lucky streak go?
In the second story, Martin's new bike is stolen --- and he'd only taken one ride! His Great Aunt Laverne, who's visiting, doesn't have a lot of sympathy for Martin. She thinks kids these days are spoiled senseless. But Aunt Laverne makes a suggestion that helps a downcast Martin realize the importance of volunteering his time to help kids who aren't as lucky as he is.
Join the freewheeling Martin Bridge as he gears up and down but always rides to a satisfying ending.
About the authors
Jessica Scott Kerrin is the author of The Things Owen Wrote, The Spotted Dog Last Seen (finalist for the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award and the John Spray Mystery Award) and The Missing Dog Is Spotted. She is also the author of the picture book, The Better Tree Fort (illustrated by Qin Leng), and is known for the Lobster Chronicles series and the bestselling Martin Bridge series. Her novels have been translated into French, Turkish, Russian and Slovenian.
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Born and raised in Alberta, Jessica now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Jessica Scott Kerrin's profile page
Joseph Kelly is a commercial and industrial artist. He is illustrator of the Martin Bridge series of chapter books and A Paddling of Ducks. He lives in Sonoma, California.
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
- Winner, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Winner, Junior Library Guild Premier Selection
Librarian Reviews
Martin Bridge: In High Gear!
Everything comes easily to Gibson, while Martin and the rest of the group work overtime. How far can Gibson’s lucky streak go? When Martin’s new bike is also stolen (and he’s only had one ride), his visiting great aunt shows him minimal sympathy. Features blackand- white illustrations.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
