The story follows , a 15-year-old American boy whose life is upended when his mother falls ill. He is sent to live with his eccentric grandmother, Kate Cold , a journalist for International Geographic .
: The book addresses the conflict between modern civilization and indigenous cultures, the preservation of nature, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Trilogy Order The series continues with the following titles: La Ciudad de las Bestias ( City of the Beasts ) El Reino del Dragón de Oro ( Kingdom of the Golden Dragon ) El Bosque de los Pigmeos ( Forest of the Pygmies ) La Ciudad de las Bestias (Spanish Edition): Allende, Isabel La Ciudad De Las Bestias
" La Ciudad de las Bestias " ( City of the Beasts ) is the first novel in Isabel Allende's trilogy . Published in 2002, this young adult adventure is set in the Amazon rainforest and explores themes of friendship, ecology, and spiritual growth. Plot Summary The story follows , a 15-year-old American boy