Yang Zi, a young girl living in the historic Clan Jetties of Penang, discovers a tin of vintage postcards from the 1950s belonging to her grandfather. Inspired by the images of a bygone era, she embarks on a photography project to recreate the old photos from the same locations today. Through her journey, she learns about the transformation of her community, uncovers the stories of past...
"Echoes from the Harbour Bridge" is a moving tale set in 1932 Sydney, told through the eyes of Mei, a young girl documenting the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. As the "Great Depression" grips the city, Mei’s family struggles with poverty while her father risks his life working high above the harbour. Through her sketches, Mei captures the spirit of a city divided by water but united...
Thanh, a spirited twelve-year-old helping his aunt at the iconic Saigon Central Post Office, discovers a long-lost letter dated from the final days of the Vietnam War in 1975. Defying the passage of time, Thanh embarks on a journey across the bustling, evolving streets of Ho Chi Minh City to find "the girl with the red ribbon." This heartwarming tale bridges the gap between the past and the...
Set in the vibrant heart of a 1970s Malaysian kampung, The Kuih Kapit Love Letters follows Cindy, a young girl who discovers a creative way to express her feelings for the boy next door, Ah Tuck. Amidst the heat of the charcoal stove and the sweet aroma of traditional baking, Cindy hides secret messages inside the crispy folds of Love Letter biscuits. As they navigate the innocence of youth and...
Xiao Li, a young history enthusiast, stumbles upon an old, mysterious map hidden within the ruins of "Kellie's Mansion." With his friend Mei Lin, he follows the map's clues, leading them to a secret tunnel and a hidden chamber filled not with gold, but with historical artifacts, letters, and sketches that reveal the rich past of the mansion's builder and the local community. Through their...
During a routine visit to the National Museum of Malaysia, a curious 12-year-old named Daniel discovers a series of hidden symbols etched into ancient artifacts. With the guidance of Uncle Mutu, a wise and mysterious museum curator, Daniel deciphers a secret code left behind by a forgotten group of resistance members known as the "Silent Heroes." Their journey leads to the discovery of a lost...
In The Secret of the KL Central Market Clock, four curious friends—Aisha, Leo, Mei Lin, and Amir—stumble upon a hidden diary from 1948 while sheltering from rain in Kuala Lumpur’s historic Central Market. The diary, left by a young man named Elias during the post-war era, leads them on a city-wide scavenger hunt through batik stalls, riverbanks, and colonial landmarks. As they decode riddles and...
In the bustling morning market of Kuala Lumpur, twelve-year-old Lina discovers a fragile letter from 1957 hidden within a bundle of banana leaves—written by a girl named Siti to her best friend Amina during the year of Malaysia’s independence. As Lina uncovers the story of a friendship lost to time, she embarks on a heartfelt journey with her grandmother, who reveals she was once that girl, Siti...
The Peranakan Doll’s Journey is a lyrical historical fiction that follows Lily, a beautifully crafted Peranakan doll, as she passes through four generations of a family in Penang, Malaysia. From her creation in 1898 for a young girl named Anna, to surviving wartime upheaval with Eddy, inspiring academic Vivian, and connecting mixed-race Emma to her roots, Lily becomes a silent witness to love...
