City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende
A 15-year-old boy is forced to move in with his eccentric grandmother after his mother falls ill. Together, they embark on a journey to the Amazon rainforest in search of a legendary, healing beast. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including dangerous animals, harsh environments, and a group of indigenous people with mystical powers. The boy learns to overcome his fears and prejudices, forming a strong bond with the indigenous people and the rainforest itself.
The 5318th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Chilean
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 99th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)