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The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook
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The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook
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Mar 14, 2023 | ISBN 9781682635223

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“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

“Sea monsters, murderers, hidden treasure, a raging storm, and a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns and clever cliffhangers will pull readers into a tale that is also a moving family story. . . . A lively reading experience.”—The Horn Book

“Farook draws from Sri Lankan geography, ecology, and culture, punctuating the text with vivid descriptions. . . . a fantastical, fresh take. . . .”—Publishers Weekly

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

“Farook invokes the beauty of her native Sri Lanka with sparkling descriptions of island and sea. . . . This lyrical story, reminiscent of Salman Rushdie ‘s Haroun and the Sea of Stories will be appreciated by all lovers of adventurous fairy tales.”—School Library Journal

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