Laura Martin is a mom by day and a middle grade author by night, although in her heart she will always be a seventh-grade language arts teacher. She lives in the Indianapolis area with her family. You can connect with her on Instagram @LauraMartinBooks or at lauramartinbooks.com.
"Martin positively pours the monsters into this action-oriented
adventure, drawing on both outside sources and her imagination to
engineer a nonstop series of brushes with boojums. As, along the
way to a climactic rescue, the Britannica is rammed, swallowed
whole, even attacked by pirates, Berkley plunges enthusiastically
into both studies and narrow squeaks...leaving her well set up for
future exploits and terrifying encounters."
-- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Glitch: "[Maintains] the energy of a
sci-fi adventure and the complexity of historical fiction. The
fast-paced plot features plucky, well-developed characters, and
first-person narration works due to each character's strong voice.
Martin's rules of time travel are simple enough for younger readers
to follow, and the historical settings are comprehensive and
thorough. With its dynamic plot, engaging characters, and
sci-fi/historical fiction blend, this title will pull in a huge
variety of readers, all of whom will be racing to see how the story
ends." -- School Library Journal (starred review)"Martin expertly
weaves the story through both Regan's and Elliot's perspectives,
capturing their innermost emotions, especially their motivations
and fears. Their history-based missions and inevitable friendship
will appeal to fans of action-packed dystopian stories like the
Hunger Games trilogy or Ransom Riggs' Miss Peregrine's Peculiar
Children series. This is the "grown-up" version of the beloved
Magic Tree House chapter books, and it doesn't disappoint in
honoring that legacy." -- Booklist"A solid choice for readers who
like history with their mystery." -- Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR Hoax
for Hire: "The author piles hoaxes atop hoaxes on the way to a
climactic end. The McNeil motto, 'Keep the Legends Alive, ' takes
on new meaning for Grayson, as it will for readers." --
Booklist"Martin's cryptid caper holds its own." -- Kirkus
Reviews"The family dynamics at play are convincing. The novel ends
satisfyingly." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPRAISE
FOR Float: "A fun, funny, and fast-paced summer camp romp full of
pranks, plot-twists and goofy superpowers. Emerson's adventures
(and misadventures) teach us that the greatest power of all comes
from the friends who push us to overcome our perceived limitations
and make the most of every moment." -- John David Anderson, author
of Ms. Bixby's Last Day "Simply superb. Martin's novel feels
exactly like summer camp should; the antics of the boys and the
friendships they develop will make readers wish they were roasting
marshmallows in the woods with their best friends." --
Booklist"With lots of action, great dialogue, and plenty of humor,
Martin's style and tone are reminiscent of Gordon Korman and Dan
Gutman." -- School Library Journal"Martin conjures a sense of
wonder and whimsy." -- Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR THE EDGE OF
EXTINCTION SERIES: "Martin's long-standing fascination with
dinosaurs is delightfully evident, and her spunky human characters
realistically interact with them. From one adrenaline-charged scene
to another, the kids use their ingenuity to escape from or work
with the prehistoric creatures. This exciting conclusion to
Martin's 2-part adventure series will keep readers on the edge of
their seats." -- Booklist (on Code Name Flood)"Martin continues to
delight both dinosaur lovers and techno geeks with her effectively
conceived and well-written tales. In this fun and fast-moving
sequel to The Ark Plan, the adventure starts with a bang and never
stops. An exciting thriller." -- School Library Journal (on Code
Name Flood)"In this clever take on Michael Crichton's Jurassic
Park, the tale is reimagined on a worldwide scale. The characters
are developed, and the postapocalyptic world is well imagined and
replete with detail. The plot moves forward briskly, with a few
good twists, and the ending sets up neatly for a sequel. Nonstop
action, marauding dinosaurs, and kids on the run: What's not to
like? This is a great buy for the sci-fi adventure-loving crowd."
-- School Library Journal (on The Ark Plan)
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