{"product_id":"light-in-the-canyon-9781639822270","title":"Light in the Canyon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA year has passed since Halley's mom died, but she still feels like she's falling to pieces. Dad talks her into joining him at her uncle Gill's house for yet another homemade science experiment (something to do with black holes and cosmic rays), but to their horror, his machine explodes in a flash of blue light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamie finds himself increasingly isolated now that his brother Ash left for college-not long after his father left for forever. Out for a walk, he's thinking about the book that Raina, the neighborhood librarian, gave him when there's a sudden explosion down the street. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few houses away, the blast hits Raina too. She's joined by Halley's dad, who can't find his daughter-or his brother. Their search leads them first to Gill's wrecked machine, then to a secluded farmhouse where a young girl died many years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis astonishing debut novel for young adults and readers of all ages-in the spirit of beloved writers like Madeleine L'Engle and Claire Legrand-is by turns chilling, tender, and profound. A story of loss and courage, \u003cem\u003eLight in the Canyon\u003c\/em\u003e explores how change can help us discover who we're truly meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Darren Cools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Slant Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781639822270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCools, Darren:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darren Cools grew up on the east side of Washington State. He loves the ocean, stormy skies, and campfires in autumn. A designer and a graduate student of social work, he writes and draws for young people in the moments between. His home is in Michigan with his wife Anna and their three children.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Darren Cools \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48641339130013,"sku":"9781639822270","price":46.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_54915bb4-8d27-487b-8dad-ded45f61afd4.jpg?v=1784107100","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/light-in-the-canyon-9781639822270","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}