Release: February 1, 2022
Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Audible, B&N, iBooks (audiobook), Kobo (audiobook), TBD, Bookshop.org
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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.
About the Author:
Nirzana 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. Moreover, she has a master’s degree in writing for young people and lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two daughters.
Her debut, The Girl Who Stole An Elephant, was Waterstones Children’s book of the month for January 2020. The book was shortlisted for the Inaugural Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize.
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The Boy Who Met a Whale Review:
I loved “The Girl Who Stole An Elephant” by the author, and “The Boy Who Met a Whale” did not disappoint!
The author does not disappoint in the adventure, and we dive right into excitement from the first page as Zheng escapes from the ship. I loved the main characters in the story, whether it be Zheng, Shifa, or Razi. Razi stole my heart because he faces difficulty moving forward with life after the incident with his father. Even Shifa was interesting because she annoyed me initially but grew on me as the story progressed.
Moreover, the author knows how to write adventure because the story had me on the edge of my seat. The author takes the story unpredictably as the group searches for the Dagger of Serendib. My favorite scene was their interactions with Maalu, and I thought the author wrote the scenes so breathtakingly. It was also adorable to see how Razi strikes a friendship with Zheng and the dynamics between Zheng and Shifa. Some other moments that stood out for me were the action with Cook and Marco and how they survived the storm on the island. I also loved the touch of how important the turtles play a part in the tale.
Perhaps the only downside to the tale is that the story lagged a bit in the middle, where I felt we were reading a cat and mouse game of how the children run from Marco and Cook. It would have been nice if the story added a few more surprises.
Apart from that, I adored this book and love reading the author’s works. Overall, “The Boy Who Met a Whale” is a beautiful middle-grade story that readers of any age would enjoy.
Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE BOY WHO MET A WHALE, US Only.
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Book Tour Schedule
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