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City of the Beasts
by Isabel Allende
Having seen the opening of this on a GCSE exam, I was intrigued and have been meaning to read this for ages.
We begin with Alex in a difficult situation, knowing his mother is ill and expecting she will die. In order for her to get treatment, Alex is sent to stay with his grandmother, Kate. She’s a writer for National Geographic, about to head on a trip to the Amazon. Of course, in spite of being rather underprepared, Alex goes with her.
The trip is beyond your wildest imaginings. Detailed accounts of native life, exploration of ecological issues and magical elements involving mysterious creatures and events.
Suspend your disbelief, but this is an exciting read which also serves to get readers considering the environment and the impact we have on the world around us. More relevant than ever!
We begin with Alex in a difficult situation, knowing his mother is ill and expecting she will die. In order for her to get treatment, Alex is sent to stay with his grandmother, Kate. She’s a writer for National Geographic, about to head on a trip to the Amazon. Of course, in spite of being rather underprepared, Alex goes with her.
The trip is beyond your wildest imaginings. Detailed accounts of native life, exploration of ecological issues and magical elements involving mysterious creatures and events.
Suspend your disbelief, but this is an exciting read which also serves to get readers considering the environment and the impact we have on the world around us. More relevant than ever!