Patty P. (Patouie) -
Helpful Score: 2
A wonderfully scary Amazon adventure! Allende is a great writer, painting pictures, finding new ways to tell us things we feel we have always known. I was so glad to find she had written a children's book!
Helpful Score: 1
A different kind of book for Isabel Allende, but very enjoyable. I think it would be an excellent read for a young teen. A good connection was made between the grandmother and grandson during their adventure. As usual, the writing style was excellent; it was a smooth, easy read.
Helpful Score: 1
This is a YA novel but it is still a fascinating read. If you are interested in lost cultures, adventures, shamanism, spirit animals (among other things) this book is for you.
Jennifer T. (jennie385) reviewed City of the Beasts (Jaguar and Eagle, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A wonderful book. I couldn't put it down.
Wendi P. (rrravenita) reviewed City of the Beasts (Jaguar and Eagle, Bk 1) on + 41 more book reviews
So far, not one of my favorite Allende books. I guess this was written more for teens, and it was a bit plodding to me. I liked it, but didn't love it. The premise, to me, was a little unbelievable. What parent in their right mind would let their teenage son go traipsing around the Amazon with this so-called grandmother? Quite fantastical reading, though not very believable, and definitely unlike other books I've read of hers. Very Cohello-esque, if you like his writing you might like this.
As the title of this review suggests, it is a fun teen read. I think that I would have loved it if I were in sixth grade. Still a good, fast paced story and a quick read (took a few days of bedtime reading to finish). The main child character is a little annoying at first but becomes less so as he 'matures' through the story - which is not an exactly a truly imaginative fantasy story line. Great eco/conservation adventure story for adolescents. Am I going to read the next book in line (Kingdom of the Golden Dragon)? Of course... Afterall, I read all of the Twilight books despite the horrible writing.
I really enjoyed this book! It is written for a younger audience (highschool, maybe), but it still kept my interest and I continued to think about the story long after I'd finished.
