Jonathan London
Список книг автора Jonathan LondonGrizzly Peak
1. Jonathan London is a bestselling author. 2. Illustrated by London’s son, Sean. Third book in Aaron's Wilderness series following DESOLATION CANYON and BELLA BELLA. 3. Supports Common Core, discussion questions will be available, includes map. 4. Middle Readers for reluctant reader boys based on wilderness survival are a top request from parents, educators, and booksellers. 5. This «survival/adventure» will appeal to fans of books by Gary Paulsen and by Will Hobbs. 6. Simultaneously available in paperback, e-book, and print-to-order hardcover. 7. Portrays positive character traits and overcoming issues including: perseverance, self-confidence, coming of age, problems with parents, rebellion and doing poorly in school, etc. 8. Aaron journals throughout the adventure and will inspire readers to write about their own adventures. 9. Encourages experiencing places firsthand instead of just “Googling”. 10. A true survival story, this will appeal to kids who crave adventure and are fans of reality tv about survival and prepping. 11. There are «Grizzly Peaks» in California, Colorado, Montana, Oregon/Washington, Utah, Wyoming, Alberta and Yukon Canada
Bella Bella
From best-selling author Jonathan London comes Bella Bella , the heart-pounding sequel to Desolation Canyon . Thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and their fathers and seventeen-year-old Cassidy and his dad embark on a sea kayaking trip through the Inside Passage that brings them unexpected and even terrifying adventures. Young readers will eagerly follow Aaron’s adventures in this suspenseful page turner, as he learns to navigate a kayak, discovers another side to a bully, shares a first kiss, encounters the desperate world of human trafficking, and challenges an evil smuggler who threatens the entire group.
Desolation Canyon
This rapid-paced story for young readers from best-selling author Jonathan London churns with heart-stopping beauty and terror. Twelve-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and sixteen-year-old Cassidy join their fathers on an epic float trip down the Green River and learn what they are made of. Full of suspense, action, and adventure, crazy-frightening characters, and overcoming terrible physical and mental odds, this page turner immerses young readers into the wilds of nature and is destined to become a classic.
Little Puffin's First Flight
Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the safety of the little chick’s nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle’s paintings depict Little Puffin’s adventures through a variety of perspectives, from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London’s lyrical prose imparts a reverence for wildlife, endearing the puffin chick—Sea Parrot, Underwater Acrobat, Clown of the Ocean—to the reader and creating a suspenseful read-aloud.
Honey Paw and Lightfoot
In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan’s London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle’s spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her offspring Lightfoot, from his earliest days as a newborn, no bigger than a hamster, to curious cub to adolescent bear ready to head off on his own. And tor readers who want to learn more, there is an afterword providing detailed information about grizzly bears including their relationship to indigenous cultures of the north and threats to their survival.
The Seasons of Little Wolf
Little Wolf, pup of Gray Wolf and White Wolf, bounds into the world and through the seasons in this new children’s picture book. Inside the safety of the den, through fields of wildflowers, and in birch shimmering in an autumn moon’s glow, Van Zyle’s paintings depict Little Wolf’s adventures through a variety of perspectives from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London’s lyrical prose imparts a wisdom to the text, endearing the reader to the pup and creating a suspenseful read-aloud.