Amazon Adventure: A Teen’s Journey with the Indigenous
Summary
In this book, author Isabel Allende immerses us in an extraordinary adventure. The protagonist, Alexander, faces a challenging situation when his mother falls seriously ill and must recover in a Texas hospital with her husband. Consequently, Alexander embarks on a journey to the Amazon with his paternal grandmother. She is there to investigate a fearsome beast that has been the subject of local legends.
In the Amazon, Alexander encounters Nadia, a girl deeply connected to the jungle. They
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Order
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Preliminary Studies
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Situation Analysis
We analyzed the situation, handling all available information to obtain a complete picture of the organization regarding:
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- The market and customers: Analysis of the geographical distribution of the market, seasonal variations in sales, customer type, etc.
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