Martyn N. Godfrey (April 17, 1949—2000) was an English-Canadian author of children's fantasy books. Born in Birmingham, England, he moved to Toronto, Ontario when he was eight. Godfrey graduated from university in 1974 with a teaching degree.
Godfrey was the Edmonton Public Library’s writer-in-residence in 1989. He died in 2000. The Young Alberta Book Association presents an annual Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award in his name.
Meet You in the Sewer would appeal to both boys and girls in the middle school age range. The book is an interesting mix of angst, humor and excitement. As an adult reading the book, I was immediately drawn into the story, but a reluctant reader would find it approachable also. I will definitely be reading other titles by this author, and will recommend Martyn Godfrey's books to the middle school students with whom I work.