Thursday, April 22, 2010

Martin Bridge Series by Jessica Scott Kerrin

Martin Bridge Series by Jessica Scott Kerrin
(Grades 1 - 3)

On the hunt for a solid early chapter book for the younger readers in your house? Author Jessica Scott Kerrin has delivered with the Martin Bridge Series about a young boy who loves Zip Rideout: Space Cadet, his favorite super hero, and who discovers that growing up isn't always easy. In Martin Bridge, Ready for Takeoff!, the first in the series, Martin gets his Junior Badgers rocket ready for launching only to find that his friend has taken Martin's flames idea to a whole new level. Other stories in the book introduce acceptance and honesty in a relevant, light-hearted way. The series is warm and thoughtful with imaginative solutions for every day problems. My son was captivated, laughing and asking for more after just the first chapter.

Visit www.newberglibrary.org to find more of Martin Bridge's adventures at our library including Martin Bridge, On the Lookout!, Martin Bridge, Blazing Ahead!, Martin Bridge, Out of Orbit!, Martin Bridge, The Sky's the Limit! and Martin Bridge, In High Gear.

Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff