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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Alex's mother is fighting cancer and when she must travel away with his father to receive treatment, he finds himself accompanying his grandmother, a journalist, on a trip to the Amazon to find a mysterious beast, akin to Bigfoot, sighted in the area. Along the way, he befriends Nadia, who was born and raised along the Amazon by her adventurer father. Together, they try to stay alive as their expedition is beset by wild animals, Indians, corrupt thieves and the mysterious beast. While written for a young adult audience, this novel still reflects many of the qualities for which Allende's writing is known -- she doesn't shy away from focusing on the politics of the region and her magical signature is present throughout the book. I highly recommend this novel to adult and young adult readers alike. At first I was wary of this book, when I realized there would be odd non-human characters walking around in the amazon - I'm not a great fan of fantasy - but this turned out to be a great read. The characters - even the supernatural ones - were fun to read about, but I would limit the description of this book to just that: fun. Still definitely worth a read! A good solid read. I really enjoyed this book as it was full of adventure and mystery. The twist at the end was somewhat disappointing and cliche but for the most part it was a wild ride filled with adventure. I especially liked learning about the people of the mist. I think people of all ages will enjoy this book. no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060535032, Paperback)Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold is about to join his fearless grandmother on the trip of a lifetime. An International Geographic expedition is headed to the dangerous, remote wilds of South America, on a mission to document the legendary Yeti of the Amazon known as the Beast. But there are many secrets hidden in the unexplored wilderness, as Alex and his new friend Nadia soon discover. Drawing on the strength of their spirit guides, both young people are led on a thrilling and unforgettable journey to the ultimate discovery. . . . (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:20 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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I liked the way in which the book was grounded with such a realistic beginning, and I loved the enticing descriptions of the Amazon, its danger and its beauty. I enjoyed the coming of age elements of the story, where Alex and his friend Nadia both meet challenges, overcome their fears, and (of course!) learn things on their journey.
But the fantasy elements of the story didn't really appeal to me (and seemed a bit weak, in comparison to some of these other parts of the book), and I felt a little disappointed overall. (