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Chapter Two
“OK now,” said Razi. “Stay calm, stay calm, this is serious. Just BE CALM.”
With all his strength he pulled the boat out of the sea and dragged it up the beach, making a groove in the soft sand.
The boy was on his side, cheek pressed against the bottom of the boat. His eyes were closed and his expression was blank. His lips were parched, and his skin was covered in patches of white where salt had dried. Even his clothes were dried up, and rustled like paper when Razi shook his shoulder.
