City of the Beasts (Memories of the Eagle and the Jaguar, Book 1)

A fifteen-year-old boy named Alexander Cold has the chance to embark on the trip of a lifetime, departing from his family and ill mother to join his fearless grandmother, a magazine reporter for International Geographic, on an expedition to the remote and dangerous Amazon. Their mission, along with a team that includes a celebrated anthropologist, a local guide and his young daughter Nadia, and a doctor, is to document the legendary Yeti-like creature known as the Beast.

As they venture into the dense canopy of the Amazon rainforest, Alexander is amazed to discover much more than he could have imagined about the hidden worlds of the forest. Drawing on the strength of the jaguar, a totemic animal he 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 young adult coming-of-age story, filled with international adventure, rich mythology, and magical realism, becomes a quest for self-discovery for Alexander. The search for the Beast, a Yeti-like creature within the heart of the Amazon, is a narrative that has been globally celebrated by novelist Isabel Allende.

Under the guidance of his fearless grandmother, Alexander joins a team of experts on an expedition to the remote and dangerous Amazon. Their mission is to document the legendary Yeti-like creature known as the Beast. As they delve deeper into the dense jungle, Alexander is struck by the hidden wonders of the rainforest, discovering much more than he ever could have imagined.

Drawing strength from the jaguar, a totemic animal he finds within himself, and the eagle, Nadia's spirit guide, the two young protagonists are led by the invisible People of the Mist on a thrilling and unforgettable journey. This quest for the Beast becomes a journey of self-discovery for Alexander, as he navigates the rich mythology and magical realism of the Amazon.

Filled with international adventure, this young adult story has been globally celebrated by renowned novelist Isabel Allende. The search for the Yeti-like creature at the heart of the Amazon serves as a catalyst for Alexander's personal growth and transformation, as he is guided by the wisdom and strength of the natural world and its spiritual inhabitants.

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