Martin Bridge: In High Gear! by Jessica Scott Kerrin

Author:Jessica Scott Kerrin [Kerrin, Jessica Scott]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Children's Fiction
ISBN: 978-1-894786-62-1
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd.
Published: 2012-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

“Well!” exclaimed Aunt Laverne, and she huffed back inside.

“Did you forget to lock your bike, Sport?” asked Martin’s dad gently.

“No, Dad. I didn’t.” Martin dug out the chain from his knapsack as proof.

His dad inspected the evidence. “Bolt cutters,” he muttered.

“Oh, Martin,” said Martin’s mom, giving him a hug.

Martin gulped hard.

“I better get breakfast started,” said Martin’s dad sadly, and he took Martin’s knapsack into the kitchen.

Martin said nothing. He plunked down on the front steps, knowing that it was going to be a long time before his parents could save for a bike again. His mom sat down beside him.

After a few bleak moments, Martin’s dad returned with the keys to the van.

“Where are you going?” Martin’s mom asked.

“The mini-mart,” said Martin’s dad. “There are a few more things we need.”

Breakfast, when it finally came, was a glum affair. Everyone poked at their eggs, lost in thought over the morning’s tragic events.

It was Aunt Laverne who finally broke the silence.

“Someone in a truck picked up Martin’s old bike from the curb this morning,” she remarked. “And it wasn’t the regular garbage collector.”

“Really,” said Martin’s dad, barely looking up.

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