When Razi unexpectedly encounters a shipwreck, his ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn. As an unlikely friendship unfolds with Zheng, the boy from the shipwreck, he embarks on an exciting journey, navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence, friendship, and self-discovery. Dive in and join the adventure ? you won?t want to miss a single wave! Set in Sri Lanka, ?The Boy Who Met a Whale? explores cultures and inspires readers to care for their world and creatures they encounter. The engaging and accessible storyline features vocabulary that is diverse, but not overly complex, making it an ideal stretch text for language learners.