Ready for Takeoff! (Martin Bridge) - Hardcover

Kerrin, Jessica Scott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1553376889 ISBN 13: 9781553376880

Publisher: Kids Can Pr, 2005

Synopsis

In three short stories, Martin develops a crush on his new bus driver, takes care of his friend's hamster with tragic results, and participates in a rocket exhibition that threatens a friendship.

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Review:

A warm, rich story for new chapter-book readers. Horn Book, Starred Review"

A pitch perfect chapter book that confronts its hero with three very real-world ethical dilemmas every elementary student will recognize.--School Library Journal

Young readers will readily identify with the likable, sympathetically drawn Martin and his crises of conscience when his well-intended actions go frustratingly awry.--Quill and Quire

The everyday worlds of school, home, and clubs offer Martin Bridge several opportunities for growth, and his responses are on target for a third grader.--School Library Journal

A warm, rich story for new chapter-book readers.--Horn Book, Starred Review

About the Author:

Jessica Scott Kerrin is the author of the bestselling Martin Bridge series, inspired by the misadventures of her husband and son. Her first novel, Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff! was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and placed on the Horn Book Fanfare List. Kerrin grew up on the Canadian prairies, but now lives with her family and pet tortoise in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kids Can Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1553376889
• ISBN 13: 9781553376880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120
• Illustrator: Kelly Joseph