"In this novel, London once again delivers an infectious blend of action, science, and tween romance to readers of all ages. The author’s son, Sean, also returns with gorgeous illustrations accompanying the narrative’s truly magical moments, like when orcas “swam right between our kayaks, their dorsal fins slicing the surface!” Aaron’s growing pains are visible not only regarding his crush on Lisa, but also whenever his father applauds Cassidy (Aaron thinks: “It was like a needle stuck in my skin hearing my dad praise him like that”). After presenting various opinions, the book addresses the central conflict of poor refugees seeking better lives thoroughly and compassionately. Aaron endears himself to audiences, not by being an awkward kid but a blossoming young man. An impressive sequel about an aquatic journey that stands on its own while building on the first trip." --Kirkus Reviews

Jonathan London has written more than one hundred picture books for children, many of them about wildlife. He is also the author of the popular Froggy series. He lives with his wife in northern California. www.jonathan-london.net Sean London received a BFA from CalArts in Character Animation and has done animation for Disney. DESOLATION CANYON is his first illustrated book. Look for PUP THE SEA OTTER, a forthcoming collaboration with his father, Jonathan London.

Chapter One How Hard Can It Be? Chapter Two Down to the Sea in Kayaks Chapter Three First Nations Chapter Four Wolf! Chapter Five Dinner for a Sea Wolf Chapter Six Gunshots at Dawn Chapter Seven Gooey Duck Divers Chapter Eight Pirates Chapter Nine The Rogue of Tide Rip Pass Chapter Ten The Sea Wolf Chapter Eleven The Root People Chapter Twelve The Skull Chapter Thirteen Burial Island Chapter Fourteen Cat and Mouse Chapter Fifteen The Barrel of a Gun Chapter Sixteen The Kidnappers Chapter Seventeen The Big Knife Chapter Eighteen Captain Evil Chapter Nineteen Go Go Go Go! Chapter Twenty Bella Bella Epilogue