City of the Beasts
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On Sale:
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15/04/2004
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Formats:
Paperback
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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. . . .
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Awards for City of the Beasts |
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New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
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New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age
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Book Sense 76 Pick
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Critical Praise for
City of the Beasts
“Acclaimed author Isabel Allende’s first YA novel, part thrilling survival adventure, part coming-of-age journey, blends magical realism with grim history and contemporary politics in a way that shakes up all the usual definitions of savagery and civilization.”
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ALA Booklist (starred review)
“The story is a struggle between good and evil, filled with surprises and adventure. A real page-turner.”
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School Library Journal
“Adventure seekers will find plenty of thrills in Allende’s first novel for young readers. The plot moves at a rapid pace, laced with surprises and ironic twists.”
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Publishers Weekly
“Allende is a unique and staggering storyteller.”
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Boston Globe
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