Jessica Scott Kerrin
Jessica Scott Kerrin is a Canadian children's writer who is most known for her fiction books for boys.
Early life and education
Kerrin was born and raised in Alberta, where she completed a degree in political science and psychology at the University of Calgary. She then studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Upon graduation with a fine arts degree in 1988, she later completed a graduate degree in public administration from Dalhousie University.
Career
Kerrin remained in Halifax after graduation,[1] and has written a number of children's books, including Martin Bridge, a best-selling eight-book series of short stories, a trilogy called The Lobster Chronicles,[2] and two mystery novels inspired by the Old Burying Ground called The Spotted Dog Last Seen[3][4] and The Missing Dog is Spotted.[5]
Kerrin includes east coast characters and settings in all her work.
Bibliography
- The Missing Dog is Spotted
- The Spotted Dog Last Seen[6][7]
- Spit Feathers: The Lobster Chronicles
- A Narrow Escape: The Lobster Chronicles
- Lower the Trap: The Lobster Chronicles
- Martin Bridge: Onwards and Upwards
- Martin Bridge: The Sky's the Limit
- Martin Bridge: In High Gear
- Martin Bridge: Out of Orbit
- Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm
- Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead[8][9]
- Martin Bridge: On the Lookout[10]
- Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff[1]
Reception
- Lower the Trap: The Lobster Chronicles Kirkus saw "A cast of colorful characters and a satisfying ending will leave readers wondering whose story is next."[11] while Jamais Jochim of Portland Book Review stated that "Although the use of scientific names for a number of species is acceptable given Graeme’s interests in biology, at times it weighs down the text." but concluded that "Judging by the first entry in the series, it looks like The Lobster Chronicle will be a fun trilogy."[12] The Toronto Star found "School social relations and an accessible plot combine with regional issues in this story..."[13]
Recognition
- Shortlisted for the 2014 Book of the Year for Children Award by the Canadian Library Association
- Best Books of Exceptional Caliber, Canadian Children's Book Centre[14]
- Top Books List, New York City Public Library
- Best Book List, Horn Book Magazine
- Notable Book List, American Library Association
References
- ^ a b Posesorski, Sherie, "Review of Martin Bridge:Ready for Takeoff", Quill & Quire, March 2005
- ^ Rodriguez, Sheelah, "Review of Lower the Trap", Quill & Quire, March 2012
- ^ "The Spotted Dog Last Seen". Quill and Quire.
- ^ "Atlantic entries make Canadian Children’s Book Centre Awards shortlists". September 4, 2014 Atlantic Books Today.
- ^ Jennifer Taplin, "Author tells tale of friendship in The Missing Dog is Spotted", Chronicle Herald, August, 2015.
- ^ "THE SPOTTED DOG LAST SEEN". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "List of 2015 Nominees". Manitoba Young Readers Choice Awards.
- ^ Jessica Scott Kerrin. "MARTIN BRIDGE". Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Book Review Digest. H. W. Wilson Company. 2006.
- ^ Bank Street College of Education. Children's Book Committee (14 March 2006). The Best Children's Books of the Year 2006: Books Published in 2005. Childrens Book Comm at Bank Street. ISBN 978-1-932121-14-8.
- ^ "Lower The Trap". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ "Lower the Trap: The Lobster Chronicles 1". www.portlandbookreview.com. portland Book Review. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ Baker, Deidre (31 March 2012). "All About Alfie, The Prisoner of Snowflake Falls, Chomp, Gool: Reviews". The Star.com. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ "Featured authors: Jessica Scott Kerrin", Halifax Word on the Street Festival program 2013
- Aileen Wortley, "Reins of Responsibility", Canadian Children Booknews, summer, 2012, pages 24–25.
