Kerrin, Jessica Scott. Martin Bridge Onwards and Upwards! illustrated by Joseph Kelly. 111 pages. $16.95. Kids Can Press, 2009.Content – G.
Another installment in Martin Bridge series, this book includes two related stories and instructions on how to make a marshmallow catapult. In the first story, Martin is embarrassed by his mom’s haggling at a yard sale. His mom brings home a keyboard and plunks away at it for hours but doesn’t get any better. Finally his mom gives up. At first Martin is relieved, but then he begins to miss her enthusiasm. In the second story, Laila (a girl) decides to join the Junior Badgers much to the chagrin of Martin and the other boys.
Martin is a believable character who boys can relate to. Expressive illustrations on nearly every page keep the story moving. Purchase this title if the series is popular at your library.
EL- OPTIONAL. Samantha, Public Librarian.
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