The Boy Who Met a Whale

A Sri Lankan fisherboy is swept up in a thrilling seafaring adventure, complete with a kidnapping, missing treasure, and a huge blue whale! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant.
  • ISBN: 9781682633731
  • Publication date: 02/01/2022
  • Page Count: 256
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • ISBN: 9781682633731
  • Publication date: 02/01/2022
  • Page Count: 256
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • Publication date: 03/14/2023
  • Page Count: 224
  • Size: 6" x 8"
  • Age Range: 8-12
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  • Publication date: 02/21/2023
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Description

A Sri Lankan fisherboy is swept up in a thrilling seafaring adventure, complete with a kidnapping, missing treasure, and a huge blue whale! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant.

Razi, a local fisherboy, is watching turtle eggs hatch when he sees a boat bobbing into view. With a chill, he notices a small, still hand hanging over the side.

Inside is Zheng, who’s escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa, too. And so begins an exhilarating escapade in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all.

Author Nizrana Farook has crafted another briskly paced, action-packed quest that swells with empathetic heroes, missing treasure, and a great beast lurking beneath. Set against a vibrant, authentic landscape inspired by Sri Lanka, this delightful caper will thrill young fans of adventure and fantasy.

A Financial Times Best Children’s Book of the Year

Author/Illustrator

Nizrana Farook

Author

Nizrana Farook was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the beautiful landscapes of her home country find their way into the stories she writes. She has a master’s degree in writing for young people, and lives in Hertfordshire, England with her husband and two daughters.

Reviews

“It’s a thrilling, old-fashioned treasure hunt, and the Sri Lankan setting makes familiar arcs feel fresh. Short, action-packed chapters keep things moving at a fast clip, while lush descriptions and flashes of beauty (including an astonishing encounter with the titular whale) will keep readers absorbed. A proper adventure story with a tender heart.”—Booklist

“An exciting and appealing page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews

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BISAC 1: JUV001020 Juvenile Fiction – Action & Adventure – Pirates
BISAC 2: JUV039060 Juvenile Fiction – Social Themes – Friendship
BISAC 2: JUV002170 Juvenile Fiction – Animals – Marine Life