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Martin Bridge style guide

Martin Bridge style guide

Item is a word processing file containing a style guide for Jessica Scott Kerrin's Martin Bridge stories, including spellings, punctuation and characters' names and relationships.

Yesterday's party : [manuscripts]

File includes six annotated drafts of "Yesterday's Party," the first story in Martin Bridge: On the Lookout! There is also correspondence between Jessica Scott Kerrin and Alison Hrabluik regarding the story's entry in the Writers Union of Canada competition, along with readers' comments.

Riddles : [manuscripts]

File includes multiple (undated) annotated drafts of "Riddles," the first story in Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff! Some drafts are interspersed with correspondence and notes between Jessica Scott Kerrin and her Kids Can Press editor, Debbie Rogosin. Earlier drafts are titled "Jenny and Mrs. Phips" and are interspersed with readers' reports, correspondence between Kerrin and Kids Can Press, as well as a letter announcing the story's inclusion as a finalist in the Writers Union of Canada's fifth annual Writing for Children Competition.

Martin Bridge: Onwards and Upwards!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's eighth book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's first children's book and the first in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic versions of manuscripts; resource materials; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's first children's book and the first in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic versions of manuscripts; resource materials and style guides; and published reviews.

The Spotted Dog Last Seen

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, and publishing of Jessica Scott Kerrin's mystery novel, The Spotted Dog Last Seen, published by Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press. Records types include manuscripts, research material, correspondence, feedback responses, and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: On the Lookout!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's second book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's third book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's fourth book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: Out of Orbit!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's fifth book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: In High Gear!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's sixth book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

Martin Bridge: The Sky's the Limit!

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, publishing and reception of Jessica Scott Kerrin's seventh book in her Martin Bridge series, published by Kids Can Press. Records types include correspondence; print and electronic manuscripts; notes; and published reviews.

The Missing Dog Is Spotted

Series comprises records regarding the development, writing, and publishing of Jessica Scott Kerrin's mystery novel, The Missing Dog Is Spotted, a prequel novel to The Spotted Dog Last Seen, published by Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press. Records types include manuscripts, notes, published reviews, and clippings.
Martin Bridge series story matrix

Martin Bridge series story matrix

Item is a word processing file containing Jessica Kerrin's matrix for her Martin Bridge stories, including story titles and concepts; primary and secondary characters; primary and secondary settings; and details mentioned.

Research materials on cemeteries and gravestones

File contains magazine articles, correspondence, and handwritten notes related to cemetery and gravestone studies compiled and created by Jessica Kerrin for writing mystery series for children. There is also a copy of the Cemetery Studies: A Guide for Teachers by Sean Rodman (November 1996), a printed copy of the Stories in Stone Patch Program at Mount Hope Cemetery (June 2004), and a photocopy of a few chapters of the book, Your Guide to Cemetery Research by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack (2002).

Moon eyes : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten manuscript and one typed partial manuscript of "Moon Eyes," the first story in Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm! There are also notes.
Earplugs : [manuscript]

Earplugs : [manuscript]

Item is a word processing file containing the final draft of Earplugs, the first story in Martin Bridge: The Sky's the Limit! The file format is Microsoft Word 97-2004.

Rope : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten draft of "Rope," the second story in Martin Bridge: Onwards and Upwards! There is also an untitled chapter outline, several pages of notes and plot diagrams.

The spotted dog last seen : [synopsis]

File contains multiple copies of the first draft of the synopsis dated from April 9 - September 15, 2012, including the chapter summary, possible series, and character's relationships of The Spotted Dog Last Seen. The documents are marked with handwritten annotations and edits.

Faster Blaster : [manuscripts]

File includes ca. 20 largely undated annotated drafts of "Faster Blaster," the second story in Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff! Some drafts are interspersed with editorial correspondence and notes. Earlier manuscript drafts are titled "Booby Trap."

Notes and manuscripts about Martin Bridge and his cast of characters

File contains multiple drafts of biographical narratives about Martin Bridge, including one written in the first person ("A Tour of My Room, by Martin Bridge." There are also several pages of handwritten notes describing Martin's personal attributes and character traits and a spreadsheet outlining story concepts, characters, settings and details mentioned in Ready for Takeoff, On the Lookout and Sound the Alarm.

Polly : [manuscripts]

File includes three annotated drafts of "Polly," the third story in Martin Bridge: On the Lookout, as well as several earlier typed and handwritten drafts variously called "Chores," "Heaven" and "Watchword." There is also a draft submission letter and a page of judges' comments on the version titled "Heaven."
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