cover image CITY OF THE BEASTS

CITY OF THE BEASTS

Isabel Allende, . . HarperTrophy/Rayo, $7.99 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-06-055748-5

PW called this story of a 15-year-old who is reluctant to accompany his grandmother on a writing assignment in South America "laced with surprises and ironic twists." Once their expedition in search of a legendary nine-foot-tall "Beast" begins, however, his doubts are pushed out of his mind by more immediate concerns. All ages. (June)