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Children's Fiction Survival Stories

Martin Bridge: In High Gear!

by (author) Jessica Scott Kerrin

illustrated by Joseph Kelly

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Feb 2008
Category
Survival Stories
Recommended Age
7 to 10
Recommended Grade
2 to 5
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554531578
    Publish Date
    Feb 2008
    List Price
    $7.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781554531561
    Publish Date
    Feb 2008
    List Price
    $16.95
  • 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.

Joseph Kelly's profile page

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.

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