Goliath suffers from a form of Muscular Dystrophy and is in a wheelchair. Although there is an experimental treatment available in the US his mom can't afford to travel from Ireland or pay for the treatments. He is progressively getting worse. One day, while at a nearby pool he falls in and is rescued by a boy named Tiny. Tiny is really tall, has webbed hands, and has mental limitations. After being abused by his father Tiny was taken in by a retired sea captain. After the rescue Goliath and Tiny become friends.
Soon after Tiny decides to try and help Goliath by swimming across the Atlantic. He will swim beside the boat, rest at night with the boat stationary, and start agin each day. After convincing Goliath's mom and Karl they set off with a Guinness Book of World Records official. The hope is that the publicity and the record will help bring in money for Goliath's treatment. But the journey is full of danger - illegal whaling ships, storms, the reappearance of Tiny's father who wants to exploit him.
Can Tiny really swim across the ocean and help his friend.
Overall I liked this story of hope and friendship. There were some parts - especially with the whales that delved into the more fantastical but it was a heartwarming tale even though it was pretty implausible.
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