Jessica Scott Kerrin

Jessica Scott Kerrin is a Canadian children's writer who is best known for her fiction books for young readers.

Kerrin was born and raised in Alberta, where she completed a degree in political science and psychology at the University of Calgary.

Kerrin remained in Halifax after graduation, and has written a number of children's books including Martin Bridge, a best-selling eight-book series of short stories; a trilogy called The Lobster Chronicles;[1][2] two mystery novels inspired by the Old Burying Ground called The Spotted Dog Last Seen[3][4][5] and The Missing Dog is Spotted;[6] a travel adventure called "The Things Owen Wrote";[7][8][9][10][11] and a picture book called "The Better Tree Fort.

"[12][13][14][15][16][17] Kerrin primarily includes Atlantic east coast characters and settings in her work.

Her books have been translated into French, Russian, Swedish, Turkish and Croatian.