Devil's Bridge

"Devil's Bridge" tells the story of Ben, a young boy still grappling with the loss of his father, whose fishing record in the annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass Derby remains unbroken. When Ben overhears two men planning to cheat to win the prize money, he feels a deep responsibility to protect his father's honor and the integrity of the tournament. This fast-paced chapter book explores themes of grief, loyalty, and courage as Ben embarks on a dangerous mission to expose the cheaters, putting himself in peril. It is suitable for middle-grade readers and young adults, offering an engaging plot with a strong moral compass.

From the award-winning author of Weasel comes a chapter book about a young boy willing to stop at nothing to defend his father’s record in an annual fishing tournament at Martha’s Vineyard. For Ben, there’s more involved in the annual Striped Bass Derby than catching the biggest fish. Before Ben’s father passed away, no one had ever beaten his record, and Ben is determined to make sure he will be the only one that ever does. So when Ben overhears two men plotting to win the prize money by cheating, he knows the competition and his father’s record are in his hand. Ben has to stop them, at all costs, but bringing the men to justice turns out to be a chase that could put him in real danger.