In this story, reporter Kate Cold escorts her grandson and his closest friend, Nadia, along with photographers from International Geographic, to an exotic soveriegnty in the peaks of the Himalayas. Their task is to locate its fabled golden dragon, a sacred staue and priceless key to the kingdom. From one of the worlds best-loved storytellers comes a magical novel of adventure and discovery -- the sequel to Isabel Allendes bestselling City of the BeastsFifteen-year-old Alex Cold, his friend Nadia and his eccentric grandmother Kate embark on a journey to a mysterious, hidden land high in the Himalayas. There they find that the peaceful, spiritual lifestyle of the Forbidden Kingdom, which has remained unchanged for generations, is under threat. The Collector, a rich westerner, is plotting to steal the Golden Dragon, a valuable statue that can foretell the future...Full of the imagination and wonder that has made Isabel Allende one of the worlds bestselling authors, The Kingdom of the Golden Dragon is an enthralling work of fiction that will delight the thousands of readers who bought and loved City of the Beasts.