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jazzyjbox's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
kathrynmhairi's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
speakofthedevil2024's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
adamskiboy528491's review against another edition
4.0
After adoring every page of [b:The Girl Who Stole an Elephant|44906685|The Girl Who Stole an Elephant|Nizrana Farook|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1563136258l/44906685._SY75_.jpg|69565403], [b:The Boy Who Met a Whale|55576142|The Boy Who Met a Whale|Nizrana Farook|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1601947340l/55576142._SY75_.jpg|86669104] by [a:Nizrana Farook|19040195|Nizrana Farook|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png] is another heart-pumping adventure ride through the outskirts & beaches of Sri Lanka. Right onto its exhilarating opening, the story continues to be pacy & exciting, with mysteries that compel you to read each chapter…which are short & easy to read for our young demographic audience.
The story follows Razi who lives on the coast of Serendib, the island of Sri Lanka, which happens to be the author's birthplace, with his sister, Shifa & his mum. Despite his love of fishing & the water, Razi is terrified of boarding a ship again following his father's recent death in an accident at sea. While watching new-born turtles race for the shore one morning, he comes across a boat containing an unconscious boy. Saving him, he quickly discovers that he is wanted by two fearsome men who are determined to kill him. Helping him, Razi discovers that the boy, Zheng, has escaped a shipwreck & holds a map which will give the location to treasure. Before long, Zheng's life is in danger again & Razi & Shifa become entangled in the hunt for the treasure; a quest that will take them back out to sea & on the adventure of their lives. Woven through the story of the three children meet, their subsequent treasure hunt, & escaping villains, are vignettes about turtles, plant medicine, the ocean, & whales.
Instead of the jungle, Farook gives us another wide range of heavy-detailed descriptions of Sri Lanka's coast, which is just what our lockdown minds need at the moment. It's gripping, fun & quickly makes you want to go on whale sightings….& also find some buried treasure.
afkehuldrike's review
adventurous
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
racham1123's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book was fucking delightful. (And that’s coming from someone who DNFed her last two🫣)
It’s a fast paced fun adventure story with hidden treasure, villains who feel very piratey to me, new friends and one big adventure.
It’s whimsical and colorful. Twins Razi and Shira help Zheng escape the bad guys and find hidden treasure.
Also the narrator was great, loved hearing them read this.
It’s a fast paced fun adventure story with hidden treasure, villains who feel very piratey to me, new friends and one big adventure.
It’s whimsical and colorful. Twins Razi and Shira help Zheng escape the bad guys and find hidden treasure.
Also the narrator was great, loved hearing them read this.