Logan’s Big Move (Logan Martin with Jess Black, illus by Shane McGowan, Puffin)
Freestyle BMX Olympic gold medalist and X Games legend Logan Martin culminates his journey to riding success in this action-packed and inspiring picture book. Co-authored by Jess Black and illustrated by Shane McGowan, this tale of self-belief, hard work and commitment appeals to any young child passionate about conquering new skills, especially bike riding and extreme sports. When Logan’s family move to a new town, he and his brother Nathan soon discover the thrill of BMX riding at the local skatepark. Bold action words stand out from the narrative as Logan learns the challenges and triumphs involved in mastering freestyling on his new bike. The vibrant colours of the friendly animal characters in shots of movement against the soft, textured digital media backgrounds coordinate effortlessly with the encouraging energy of the story. Young readers follow Logan as he navigates the hurdles of fear and gains his own momentum of confidence. Logan’s Big Move playfully introduces readers to BMX riding vocabulary and an empowering message that supportive family and friends, along with true enjoyment and dedication for your sport, can help lead to success. The story of Logan Martin is bound to inspire children from an early age.
Books+Publishing reviewer: Romi Sharp is a picture book writer and digital marketer for children’s authors and publishers. Books+Publishing is Australia’s number-one source of pre-publication book reviews.
