Blazing Ahead! - Brossura

Martin Bridge returns in another book that's just as funny as the previous titles in the series ... Kelly's expressive, quirky drawings in graphite and charcoal with digital shading complement the text.―School Library Journal

Realistic, everyday situations, likable characters and simple stories written in rich language with solid dialogue and humor will make this a series with endless variations, and readers will eagerly anticipate every new installment.―Kirkus Reviews

Martin is a real boy with parents who allow him to find his own way, a rarity in today's early chapter books. Warm, expressive graphite and charcoal sketches add an extra dimension to (the story).―Horn Book

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.