Jingle in the Jungle by Aldo Giunta
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About this eBook
| Author | Giunta, Aldo |
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| Title | Jingle in the Jungle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jingle in the Jungle" by Aldo Giunta is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The narrative centers around Charlie Jingle, a trainer of robot fighters, navigating the corrupt world of professional fighting, where matches are rigged, and honesty is hard to come by. The story captures the struggle of an individual against a powerful corrupt system while exploring themes of integrity, ambition, and the quest for recognition within the confines of a manipulated sport. In the storyline, Charlie Jingle is thrust into a high-stakes situation when his fighter, Tanker Bell, unbeknownst to him, unexpectedly wins against a top contender. As whispers of fixes and conspiracies swirl around the fight game, Jingle learns he is caught up in a larger scheme orchestrated by corrupt promoters, including Pugs, Inc., and various shady characters. As the pressure mounts, Jingle must figure out how to navigate this treacherous landscape without losing his integrity or Tanker's chance at genuine success. Ultimately, the tale culminates in a climactic fight where Jingle uses his ingenuity and the truth about the corruption to turn the tables, flipping the script on Pugs, Inc., and proving that, against all odds, honesty and a fighting spirit can prevail. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Robots -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boxing stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60024 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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