Martin Bridge and the rest of the Junior Badgers can't wait for the fireworks show on the weekend. When Martin's cousin Fletcher arrives to stay at his house, his guest is not so excited about fireworks, or about Martin's space hero Zip Rideout. All Fletcher wants to do is read thick books with no pictures. Do the cousins have more in common than it appears?

In the second story, Martin is struggling to contain his excitement. He's sure he's due to receive his prize for the Zip Rideout Trivia Contest --- Zip's Space Race Game, deluxe edition. This must be what his Dad meant when he said that his parents have a surprise for Martin. He gets so carried away that he invites all his classmates over. Did Martin ever stop to think that the surprise might not be what he hopes? Join Martin Bridge as he reaches for the sky with two new stories and some activities to help kids explore the universe.

 

This book is part of a book series called Martin Bridge .

There are 110 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Kids Can Press .

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.