The AHS Book Shelf: City of the Beast

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Wednesday, September 28, 2005

City of the Beast

Author: Isabel Allende

Category: Fiction

Reviewer: Kendra Ackerman

Department/Position: English teacher

Summary: City of the Beasts provides an interesting example of magical realism, incorporating the fantastic along with the everyday. A boy whose mother has cancer is sent to live with his eccentric grandmother. While he stays with her, she takes him on an adventure into the Amazon forest to photograph and research native tribes. There, he discovers the value of friendship and the power of faith. This novel is a must read for anyone who enjoys adventure stories, coming-of-age dilemmas, and extraordinary occurrences.

Recommended Audience: 9th and above

Rating: 4

This book is available in the AHS library.

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