Kai and Mei, two adventurous siblings of Asian descent living in Western Australia, discover a tangled "ghost net" threatening a sea turtle on the Ningaloo Reef. Attached to the net is a cryptic message from a whistleblower named Linh, leading them on a high-stakes trail of clues across rusted landmarks and salt pans. By decoding the messages, the children uncover an illegal poaching ring and...
Through a series of heartfelt letters to her American pen pal Emma, twelve-year-old Kiko Suzuki shares her life in the shadow of Matsumoto's iconic "Crow Castle." Her quiet passion for architecture is ignited when she enters a prefectural design contest, leading her to create a community library inspired by the castle's traditional wooden joinery. With encouragement from Emma, help from a gruff...
The Great Sand Dune Escape is a gripping tale set in the iconic White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, following a talented young boy named Dung who is determined to win a sand-boarding competition to support his family. When a perilous sandstorm strikes, the race turns into a fight for survival, forcing Dung to set aside his rivalry and use his deep connection with the desert to lead his peers to safety...
Chai, a high-achieving competitive swimmer from Bangkok, approaches a family hike at Erawan National Park like an Olympic race, obsessed with being the first to reach the prestigious seventh tier. Along the way, he ignores his cousin Somchai’s attempts to enjoy the scenery and misses out on the small wonders of the various waterfall levels. Upon reaching the top and finding himself lonely and...
On a bustling New Year's Eve at a vibrant night market, young Zhi Hao faces a crisis when his family’s legendary "Midnight Batch" of Bak Kwa goes missing. Alongside his plucky friend Mei Lin, Zhi Hao navigates the sights and smells of the Pasar Malam, following sticky clues and dodging red herrings. They eventually discover the thief is a mischievous monkey and use a clever trick with "Dragon’s...
Oranges in the Esplanade is a charming tale set in the vibrant streets of Penang during the Chap Goh Mei festival. Thirteen-year-old Belly participates in the tradition of throwing an orange into the sea to find a connection, leading her to Ah Boon, a boy who shares her deep love for local history. Through text messages and a heartfelt meeting at the Clan Jetties, the two navigate the nervousness...
Red Envelopes and Empty Pockets follows twelve-year-old Ah Boy as he struggles to live up to his family’s high expectations during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Constantly compared to his "lucky" and high-achieving cousin Ah Bin, Ah Boy feels inadequate until a moment of crisis reveals that true luck isn't found in wealth or grades, but in the strength of one's character. Through a selfless...
During a school caving trip to Malaysia's Gua Tempurung, curious cousins Lee Ming and Siti, along with their guide Pak Abu, stumble upon a hidden chamber. Instead of a live dragon, they discover a series of ancient, intricate drawings on the cave walls. These drawings narrate a captivating tale of a mythical, dragon-like creature that once guarded the land, and how its well-being was intertwined...
This slice-of-life story follows Kai, a 9-year-old boy, as he spends his school holidays helping his family run their food stall at a traditional floating market on Pangkor Island. Through his daily tasks, from sorting fresh fish to making deliveries in a small sampan, Kai learns about the challenges and rewards of this unique way of life, the intricacies of a family business, and the profound...
During a school field trip to Tanjung Piai National Park, 12-year-old Hyuga, a passionate eco-activist, discovers a group of criminals illegally dumping toxic industrial waste into the sensitive mangrove swamps. Despite the danger, Hyuga uses his knowledge of the environment to outsmart the polluters, filming evidence of their crimes while navigating the treacherous mud and tangled roots. His...
