{"product_id":"teeth-of-the-jungle-peter-szabo-9781763795907","title":"Teeth of the Jungle: The Price of Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart 2 of \u003cem\u003eTeeth of the Jungle\u003c\/em\u003e thrusts the kids deeper into the oppressive world of Bill's village, where debt and labour tighten their grip with each passing day. Their spirits waver after hearing Maria's haunting story of decades spent enslaved by debt - a grim realisation of what could become their fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManu, fuelled by his dedication to long-term goals and calculated risk-taking, devises bold business strategies to outmanoeuvre Bill and lead the group to freedom. However, his plans face relentless challenges, from the group's waning unity to unforeseen setbacks. Susan and Olivia, blinded by pride and arrogance, sever ties with the group, only to find themselves humiliated and clinging precariously to survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJosh, distrustful of the others and consumed by his own theories, ventures off alone to find a path back to the City. His overconfidence nearly proves fatal, as hunger and isolation bring him to the brink of death. By a twist of fate, he stumbles across Bill's village on the verge of collapse, humbled by his experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the kids' energy and hope are drained by endless days in the factory and the growing realization they may never see their families again, the enigmatic Vaipor reappears. Guiding some of them through an emotional and introspective journey, he forces them to confront their flaws, burdens, and unspoken fears, leaving them with cryptic wisdom to grapple with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA glimmer of hope emerges with the sudden construction of a bustling new market in the valley. Seizing the opportunity, Manu and Roger capitalize on Imogen's artistic talent, and secure a ground-breaking deal with the Jungle's most influential traders. The success rattles Bill, forcing him to re-evaluate his system as the kids take their first steps toward independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Part 2 unfolds, each character must decide whether to succumb to the Jungle's 'teeth' or fight for freedom, knowing that their choices will shape their destinies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Szabo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 176379590X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781763795907\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tycoonitos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.67d","brand":"Peter Szabo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153825018111,"sku":"9781763795907","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d86e8ef2-f535-432c-9664-f5c16d7da6d8.jpg?v=1770786079","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/teeth-of-the-jungle-peter-szabo-9781763795907","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}