{"product_id":"rite-of-passage-vuyo-ngcakani-9781778180927","title":"Rite Of Passage: Escaping The Past","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRite of Passage: Escaping the Past\u003c\/em\u003e, thirteen-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eTola Matthews\u003c\/strong\u003e faces the ultimate test of courage, faith, and identity. It is 1988 in the fictional African nation of \u003cstrong\u003eIlanga\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Tola must journey from the city of Lobani back to his ancestral village of Dlambona to complete the traditional circumcision rite of manhood. But when his father mysteriously disappears during the trip, Tola must walk alone through wild grasslands-facing betrayal, danger, and unexpected friendship across tribal lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, he meets the fierce and skilled \u003cstrong\u003eYoliswa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wounded stranger \u003cstrong\u003eBakwe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the proud warrior \u003cstrong\u003eTsidi\u003c\/strong\u003e of the rival Gamba tribe. Each encounter challenges what Tola believes about manhood, forgiveness, and faith. When an ancient stick-fighting tournament forces him to face fear and prejudice head-on, Tola learns that becoming a man means more than enduring pain-it means leading with integrity, compassion, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRite of Passage: Escaping the Past\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful \u003cstrong\u003ecoming-of-age African adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with \u003cstrong\u003eaction, family bonds, cultural tradition, and Christian values\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Long Walk to Water\u003c\/em\u003e will be inspired by Tola's resilience and moral strength. This third instalment in the \u003cstrong\u003eTola Matthews Adventure Series\u003c\/strong\u003e blends faith, danger, and self-discovery into an unforgettable journey that reminds readers that manhood is not about strength-it's about heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vuyo Ngcakani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1778180922\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781778180927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amazon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Vuyo Ngcakani","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874511270143,"sku":"9781778180927","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rite-of-passage-vuyo-ngcakani-9781778180927","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}