Friday, July 14, 2017

Debbie have you seen BELLA BELLA by Jonathan London

Debbie have you seen BELLA BELLA by Jonathan London


A reader writes to ask if Ive seen Bella Bella by Jonathan London, illustrations by Sean London (dont know if there is a relationship between the author and illustrator). Bella Bella came out in February of 2016. Published by West Winds, heres the synopsis:

From best-selling author Jonathan London comes BELLA BELLA, the heart-pounding sequel to DESOLATION CANYON. In this story for young readers, the same cast of characters?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.

Nothing in the synopsis to tell you theres Native content, but the art on the top half of the cover tells us there is (see image to the right). I dont know what to call that image. Is it meant to be a totem pole? What do you think it is?

The review at Kirkus tells us that the characters begin their trip at a First Nations village (Bella Bella) and that they hope to learn about First Nations tribes. The Kirkus review included a link to their review of Desolation Canyon, so I took a look at that review. It apparently has Native content, too.

If I get a copy, Ill be back with a review. If youve got a copy, please comment on what you see in it.





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