City of the Beasts
3 journalers for this copy...
This was an excellent read, and I'm sure teenagers upwards will get a lot from it. It was full of magic, msytery, beauty and important moral messages, but written in such a way as not to be patronising. Also lots of action for those who prefer something a little faster.
Can't wait for her next one! Adn yes, it's enjoyable for adults too!
Can't wait for her next one! Adn yes, it's enjoyable for adults too!
Isabel Allende is a wonderful writer and this book for teenagers is just as enjoyable, if not more so, than her adult fiction. Alexander Cold, the main character, finds himself on a journey through the Amazon with his eccentric grandmother, Kate. It quickly turns from an exciting adventure story to a murder mystery and every page leaves you guessing as to what will happen next. It is the first of a trilogy of books for teenagers and I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great adventure. The sequel "The Kingdom of the Dragon" is coming soon and I can't wait!
My friend Gullfoss sent me this book from Zurich. I´m half way through it.. so I´ll write my review when I´m done. Thank you Gullfoss;)
To my opinion the book took a while to start. It was a nice read, had alot of moral issues which is good for teenagers to read about but I found that there was something missing to make it an excellent read. Towards the end the story became a bit more exciting and I enjoyed that.
Passing it on to jjohnston a friend of Gullfoss:) Hope she likes it!