City of the Beasts

Isabel Allende

Apr 2014 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

When Alexander Cold's mother falls ill, the fifteen-year-old is sent to stay with his eccentric grandmother in New York. A tough and prickly magazine reporter, Kate Cold takes Alex along with her on an expedition to the Amazon to verify the existence of the fierce, gigantic, legendary creature known as the Beast. Joining them on their adventure are a celebrated anthropologist; a local guide and his daughter, Nadia; a doctor; and a local entrepreneur. But not everyone's intentions are pure—and dangerous discoveries await Alex and Nadia as they embark, with the aid of a jungle shaman, on an epic journey into the realm of the mythical Beasts of the Amazon.

City of the Beasts is the first book in an extraordinary trilogy by Isabel Allende, one of the world's most acclaimed authors.

Ratings and reviews

Clearly written for young adults.. But held my attention with its wonderfully detailed descriptions. Poetic licence and imagination rooted in logic, which made it readable despite some slightly flat characters. Recommend for enjoyable and easy reading.

Although it takes a little while to pick up the pace, the novel still manages to draw you into the magical world of the Amazon and all its mysteries. It's a great mix of adventure and fantasy. A solid recommendation.

It's awesome, great story, and its just a fun book to yo read.

About the author

Isabel Allende is the author of twelve works of fiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Maya’s Notebook, Island Beneath the Sea, Inés of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and a novel that has become a world-renowned classic, The House of the Spirits. Born in Peru and raised in Chile, she lives in California.