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The Boy Who Met a Whale

Nizrana Farook

The Boy Who Met a Whale

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  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun

Average rating

5 out 5

62 reviews

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. 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 adventure in the shadow of the biggest sea monster of them all…

Reviews

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This book was interesting and wonderfully executed it was also fictional and I was interested by the author.

Lady Aphrodite Hoverboard 01.09.2023

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I loved this book because it is adventures and the setting is where I was born. I would like to read other books by the same author.

Professor Orchid Porridge-Oats 27.08.2023

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Good book

Prince Chesney Rollerskate 24.08.2023

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This was a very good book because it had a great sense adventure and was very dramatic. The whale was very kind particularly when he saved the lives of the children. I'd recommend it to children aged 8 and over.

Nurse Amazonia Volcano 14.08.2023

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I liked Razi because he was determined and clever. He also survived being in a whale’s mouth. I also liked Shifa because she helped with healing and she persisted. I would recommend this book.

Anonymous 26.07.2023

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It was a gripping story but I felt that it needed to be explained a bit more. Otherwise, it was brilliant.

Empress Harmonica Submarine 25.07.2023

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This was a very good book about friendship and love for your siblings. I really enjoyed reading it.

Director Ursula Spaceship 13.07.2023

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This book was great and I loved it

Queen Amazonia Slingshot 02.09.2022

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I liked this book because it was all about trust.Razi decided to trust Zheng and in the end it turned out all right and out shows that it is always worth a try.At the beginning of the book,Zheng was boastful and liked to show of but he learned that he wasn’t the greatest and started to be really nice.The person I liked best was Shifa.

Doctor Tuesday Bertrand 31.08.2022

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This book was fiction, its main character is Razi. He had adventures around the world and discovered the whale. I would recommend the book.

Mademoiselle Panther Paddington 27.08.2022

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Just really liked it.

Major Poseidon Quagmire 20.08.2022

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I recommend this book to 8-10 year-olds

Princess Pixie Washington 22.07.2022

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Really good I loved it

Lady Sunny Colly-Wobbles 21.07.2022

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I really liked the author this dude is a hero! I recommend this book to people who love islands! I really liked this book because it is the same map of my home country!

Duchess Fenella Owl 12.07.2022

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It was fiction my favourite character in the book was the main character’s sister .I would recommend this book to my grandma because she is a big fan of the sea.

Doctor Rapunzel Pineapple 25.06.2022

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This book was amazing, Nizrana Farook definitely know how to keep a book interesting! So many twists and turns, just like the other book I've read, The Girl Who Stole an Elephant. Huge recommendation for anyone who loves a thrilling adventure story!

Duchess Sapphire Fascination 20.04.2022

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It is wonderful

Nurse Bubbles Skateboard 11.01.2022

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Adventurous, mysterious and a case of saving the day

Lady Rose Anteater 27.12.2021

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I thought this was a good book and my thoughts about the part where Razi met a whale. my most favourite character was Razi and I would recommend it.

Prince Horatio Glitterball 10.09.2021

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Great book

Officer Flopsy Custard 03.09.2021

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