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City of the Beasts

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Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold is about to join his fearless grandmother on the trip of a lifetime. An International Geographic expedition is headed to the dangerous, remote wilds of South America, on a mission to document the legendary Yeti of the Amazon known as the Beast.

But there are many secrets hidden in the unexplored wilderness, as Alex and his new friend Nadia soon discover. Drawing on the strength of their spirit guides, both young people are led on a thrilling and unforgettable journey to the ultimate discovery. . . .

408 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,2002

About the author

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Isabel Allende Llona is a Chilean-American novelist. Allende, who writes in the "magic realism" tradition, is considered one of the first successful women novelists in Latin America. She has written novels based in part on her own experiences, often focusing on the experiences of women, weaving myth and realism together. She has lectured and done extensive book tours and has taught literature at several US colleges. She currently resides in California with her husband. Allende adopted U.S. citizenship in 2003.


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April 17,2025
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I gave this book 5 stars because it had history and many action(which is a thing i love in books). Both things were great mixed together because Miss Allende made the book have action with history(from which you could learn from)without making it boring to read. This book has characters who probably could connect with you and very read to read about,because this book has characters of every kind.

The City of Beasts is about an American kid called Alex who has to go visit his grandmother. While visiting her he learns that she is going on a expedition to find the Beast, in the Amazon. The Beast is claimed to been seen by Indians and outsiders and it paralyses it’s victim with a horrid scent and then devours them. Alex doesn’t like spending time with her eloquent grandmother but it’s only choice because his others sisters are with his other grandmother, and his dad went to Texas to treat his ill mother. Alex soon learns that friendship is a great thing to him. When Alex goes on this thrilling adventure he will learn world-important things and a power of his which is very amazing. Alex shouldn’t put trust on all of the mischievous characters he´ll meet or his going to have a bad ending. He embarks on a life time expedition were he'll meet his nemesis or his allies.Alex will never be the same after this trip.
April 17,2025
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I liked this book a lot, but I think it's miscategorized as YA. To me, this is a children's book and a pretty good one to boot. I don't mind that the main characters and good through and through; I don't mind the loud and clear messages. I like to be uplifted sometimes and this book did it for me. Allende's writing style is beautiful. Her vivid descriptions of the Amazon made me feel like the environment is one of the main characters too. I'm looking forward to the next two installments.
April 17,2025
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المغامرة والفانتازيا جنباً إلى جنب في هذه الرواية التي تقتحم غابات الأمازون وتثير الرغبة في الترحال واستكشاف ما هو بعيد وجديد.
من الأشياء التي خرجت بها من هذه الرواية هو الإحساس بضرورة السفر والترحال والمغامرة، لأن العمر ليس بطول السنين وإنما بمقدار الخبرة التي نجنيها عبر هذه السنين. فالاحتكاك بالحياة لفترة قصيرة يمنح من الخبرات ما يفوق سنوات طويلة من المرور كراماً بجانب الحياة دون الدخول في غمار تجاربها ومغامراتها التي لا تنتهي.
انتظر الفرصة القادمة لقراءة رواية أخرى لإيزابيل ألليندي.

April 17,2025
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Si he de ser completamente honesta, este libro no fluyo tanto como otros libros que he leído de Isabel Allende. Me costo un poco agarrarle el hilo y disfrutar la historia por completo.
Pienso que es principalmente, porque a diferencia de los otros, no hubo una proyección o gran empatización con los personajes.
Leía sus aventuras pero me costó compaginar con ellos.
April 17,2025
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أول عمل أقرأه للكاتبة ايزابيلا الليندي
رواية فنتازية مثيرة ومشوقة
مغامرة في الأدغال استمتعت جدا بقرائتها
April 17,2025
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قرأتها تحت عنوان " مدينة البهائم " ترجمة وتحقيق رفعت عطفة، ووجدتها مسلية، مناسبة للمراهقين ومثيرة.

April 17,2025
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15 year old Sara had Taste! So happy i loved this book still, 9 years later. Still think it deserves the 5. Super interesting that i definitely see the points where my teen self just held on as tight as Borobá
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