Delightful stories crafted for children and the young at heart, inspiring imagination, laughter, and meaningful connections. These stories invite readers of all ages to embark on whimsical adventures, discover new friendships, and explore the world around them.
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...
In the lively heart of George Town, Penang, a bustling food court becomes the backdrop for an extraordinary journey of connection as children from diverse cultural backgrounds—Malay, Chinese, Indian, Korean, and more—come together over shared meals and discover the joy of friendship. Through the universal language of food, characters like Eddy, Anna, Lily, Emma, Bell, and Vivian exchange not only...
When best friends Eddy and Anna visit the Penang Butterfly Farm, their curiosity turns to concern upon discovering a rare, untagged Raja Brooke’s Birdwing trapped in captivity. Believing she belongs in the wild, they team up with Lily, a sympathetic intern, to orchestrate a daring escape—Operation: Skyborn—releasing the butterfly back into the jungle through a hidden hatch. As the farm’s staff...
Penang Bridge’s Whispering Winds follows Eddy, a 17-year-old on the eve of leaving his home island for university in Sydney, as he takes one final bus ride across the Penang Bridge. Through quiet reflection, fragmented memories, and the weight of unspoken goodbyes—especially with Anna, Lily, Bell, and the others—he grapples with the bittersweet ache of growing up. The journey becomes a metaphor...
In the colorful streets of George Town, Penang, a group of seven curious kids—led by sharp-eyed Eddy and joined by brilliant Anna, intuitive Lily, fearless Bell, quiet observer Vivian, skeptical Emma, and enigmatic newcomer Alexis—form the Penang Street Art Detective Club to solve local mysteries hidden within the city’s iconic street art. When a mysterious new mural appears overnight, bearing a...
In the vibrant, graffiti-laced corridors of Penang’s Hin Bus Depot, introverted teen artist Eddy Wong stumbles into a mystery when his bold friend Anna leads him to a series of enigmatic murals left by a reclusive street artist known only as The Echo. As the cryptic artworks begin to respond to Eddy’s emotions and sketches, he realizes the clues aren’t just puzzles—they’re a mirror, guiding him...
When six Taylor Swift fans from different parts of the world meet at a rainy concert, a shared love for music and lyrics brings them together in the most unexpected way. From Eddy’s shy guitar performance to Bell’s heartfelt videos, Anna’s joyful dancing, and Alexis’s online fan group, each of them finds courage, comfort, and connection through friendship. They start weekly video calls, support...
In the quiet village of Kampung Kuantan, Merdeka 2025 becomes a heartfelt celebration of family, friendship, and community. After years of hardship and separation, loved ones return home to honor the day with simple but meaningful traditions—raising flags, sharing food, and walking in a unity parade. Through handmade decorations, shared meals, and children’s lantern wishes, the villagers...
In The Oldest Tree on Penang Youth Park, a centuries-old rain tree narrates its life as a silent guardian of generations, bearing witness to the joys, dreams, and quiet sorrows of children who have played beneath its branches—from Lily in 1937 to Alexis in 2019. As urban development threatens its existence, a young girl’s determination sparks a community movement to save it, weaving together...
In The Fishermen’s Tale of Pulau Aman, twelve-year-old Eddy embarks on a quiet but courageous journey to prove that the legendary Singing Fish—long believed to have vanished—still exist, reigniting his island community’s fading connection to its traditions, the sea, and one another. Guided by the stories of elders and songs from his grandmother’s notebook, Eddy’s unwavering belief leads him to a...
