Shirley Martin Writes

They say "you can't tell a book by its cover". I hope that once you've checked out my book covers below, you will be intrigued enough to delve further into my website. The buttons above take you to more info about each book, including my soon-to-be released history of Ucluelet, Calm Harbour, Turbulent Seas. 'About Shirley' takes you to my not-so-brief bio, and 'News and Notes' is exactly that.
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Excerpt from a review by Caroline Woodward, author of Light Years: Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper:

"What make this comprehensive history
of Ucluelet so absorbing is the clear
and compelling voice of historian and
author Shirley Martin."

Excerpt from a review by Eric Enno Tamm, author of Beyond the Outer Shores and The Horse That Leaps Through Clouds:

"Martin has written an epic and intimate history of Ucluelet, told with the authority and salty candour of a writer whose family was among the area's first settlers."

Excerpt from a review by Laurie Carter, author of Emily Carr's BC:

"A is for Amphitrite is a wonderful invitation to explore the natural world of the Wild Pacific Trail and a memorable keepsake if you've already made the journey."

A review by Isabella, age 7, after a
school visit:

"Dear Ms. Martin. Thank you for reading to us. It was a very good book and it made me smile. It made me happy all day."

Excerpt from a review by Caroline
Woodward, author of Singing Away the Dark, The Village of Many Hats and A West Coast Summer for children, and other books for adults:

"In Shirley Martin's playful hands, a diverse cast of characters and a sweetly mischievous plot are kept rolling with a runaway mouse leading the way to understanding and acceptance at last.
A delightful and insightful story
for 8-12 year olds."

Excerpt from a review by Joanna Streetly, author of Wild Fierce Life: Dangerous Moments on the Outer Coast:

"This entertaining story for 8-12 year olds features a lovable and feisty redhead whose freckled Irish charm and hair-brained Irish Setter keep you turning pages. I kept finishing a chapter and thinking "I'll just read one more..."
Shirley Martin has created a memorable character, one that kids everywhere
will relate to."

Excerpt from a review by Erin Linn McMullan, author of Northern Medicine and Wolf and the Bear, a
true adventure story:

"Music may be more heart than mastery, but can the effervescent Kateri O'Leary coax magic out of a second-hand bassoon? Author Shirley Martin discovers the grace notes in all Haven Harbour's characters - even archnemesis Clive."