Beasts for City Dwellers

Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold has the chance to take the trip of a lifetime. Parting from his family and ill mother, he joins his fearless grandmother, a magazine reporter for International Geographic, on an expedition to the dangerous, remote world of the Amazon. Their mission, along with the others on their team - including a celebrated anthropologist, a local guide and his young daughter Nadia, and a doctor - is to document the legendary Yeti of the Amazon known as the Beast.

A search for the Beast, a Yeti-like creature within the heart of the Amazon, becomes a quest for self-discovery in this young-adult coming-of-age story filled with international adventure, rich mythology, and magical realism from globally celebrated novelist Isabel Allende. Under the dense canopy of the jungle, Alexander is amazed to discover much more than he could have imagined about the hidden worlds of the rain forest.

Drawing on the strength of the jaguar, the totemic animal Alexander finds within himself, and the eagle, Nadia's spirit guide, both young people are led by the invisible People of the Mist on a thrilling and unforgettable journey to the ultimate discovery. This expedition into the Amazon is not only a search for the elusive Beast, but a personal journey of growth and transformation for Alexander and Nadia.

As they navigate the treacherous terrain and uncover the mysteries of the rainforest, the two teenagers form a deep connection, learning from each other's cultures and perspectives. Alexander's grandmother, with her wealth of experience and fearless spirit, guides the team with her keen journalistic instincts, determined to uncover the truth about the Beast, regardless of the dangers they may face.

Through encounters with indigenous tribes, stunning natural wonders, and the looming threat of the Beast, the expedition becomes a odyssey of self-discovery for the young protagonists. Alexander taps into the power of the jaguar, his personal totem, to navigate the challenges, while Nadia's bond with the eagle spirit lends her the courage and wisdom to confront the unknown.

This captivating story, rich in international adventure, mythology, and magical realism, explores themes of family, identity, and humanity's relationship with the natural world. As Alexander and Nadia's journey unfolds, readers are transported to the heart of the Amazon, immersed in the wonder and peril of this mysterious realm.

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