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The Beasts' Forest

The Beasts' Forest

FantasyMythology
Pages
432
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold is whisked away by his adventurous grandmother on an expedition deep into the Amazon. There, he encounters a hidden world of ancient wonders and supernatural forces. Alexander must navigate this strange new reality to protect the indigenous people he meets.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousMysteriousInspiringThought-Provoking
Fish Out of WaterComing of Age

Genres

Fantasy Mythology Young Adult Folklore Magical Realism Nature Adventure Paranormal

About the author

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Isabel Allende

Isabel Angélica Allende Llona (Lima, Perú; 2 de agosto de 1942)​ es una escritora chilena con nacionalidad estadounidense, de ascendencia hispano-portuguesa y nacida en Perú. Desde 2004 es miembro de la Academia Estadounidense de las Artes y las Letras. Obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Literatura de su país en 2010. La venta total de sus libros alcanza 73 millones de ejemplares y sus obras han sido traducidas a 42 idiomas. Es considerada como la escritora viva más leída del mundo de la lengua españo...

Characters

Alexander ColdProtagonist
Alexander's GrandmotherSupporting
All characters in The Beasts' Forest

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series?

    This novel is the first installment in a trilogy titled Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar, which continues the adventures of the main characters in subsequent volumes.

  • Does this book have a different title?

    The book is widely known by its original title, City of the Beasts, which is the direct translation of the Spanish title La ciudad de las bestias.