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.
12 years old Adam embarks on a heartfelt quest to recreate his late grandmother’s legendary "Sunrise Laksa," a dish that defined the vibrant food culture of Jalan Alor. By moving beyond cookbooks and immersing himself in the sights, sounds, and wisdom of the local street vendors, Adam discovers that the "secret ingredient" isn't just a spice, but a connection to his heritage and the community his...
"The Ocean Guardian" follows Adam, a spirited twelve-year-old volunteer at Malaysia’s famous aquarium, who discovers that toxic runoff from an illegal city workshop is sickening the marine animals he loves. Using a blend of local grit, social media savvy, and the help of his friends, Adam bypasses bureaucratic delays to launch a grassroots campaign that saves the aquarium's water supply and...
13 years old "Detective Xiao Wei" takes on his biggest challenge yet when local horror author Uncle Robert loses his only physical manuscript at the National Library. Through a series of clever observations and a chase through the city's literary hotspots - from trendy cafes to dusty second-hand bookstores - Wei Jun tracks down a cast of quirky suspects, including a distracted researcher and a...
Kites Over Kepong Metropolitan Park is a touching slice-of-life story about the Lim family, who have become distant and strained following a year of financial hardship. During a Sunday outing to a famous park in Kuala Lumpur, Papa, Meiling, and Wei Han struggle to fly a traditional batik kite. Through the physical challenges of managing the kite and a tense moment with a tangled string, the...
"A Whisper on the KL Tower Sky Deck" follows Farhan, a 13-year-old boy paralyzed by a fear of heights and a looming decision regarding his school stream. Encouraged by his adventurous friend Raju, Farhan ascends the KL Tower to find a "new perspective." High above the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur, a chance encounter with a wise security guard and a terrifying step onto the glass Sky Box help...
The Bird Feeder's Promise at KL Bird Park follows 11-year-old Adam, a boy struggling to adapt to his new life in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur after moving from the peaceful Cameron Highlands. Through an unlikely mentorship with a retiring park ranger named Uncle Tan, Adam takes on the responsibility of caring for a lonely, injured Blue-naped Parrot named Bluey. As he nurtures the bird back...
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, beneath the neon-lit peaks of the Petronas Twin Towers, a young botanist named Aris leads a double life. By day, he is a nameless worker maintaining the manicured lawns of KLCC Park; by night, he is the "Midnight Gardener," tending to a secret sanctuary hidden within the park’s dense foliage. His prize is the Grammatophyllum amabile, a legendary orchid long thought...
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 heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur, 11-year-old Amirah discovers the last fading firefly in Taman Tasik Perdana — a fragile beacon of a forgotten natural magic. Refusing to let it vanish, she rallies an unlikely team: a wise retired botanist, a pragmatic park ranger, and rebellious street artists armed with glow-in-the-dark paint. Together, they dim the city’s glare, replant native flora, and...
When 13-year-old Lina touches a mysterious glowing arapaima at KL Sea Adventure Park, she’s flung backwards through time — witnessing Kuala Lumpur in 1957, 1972, and 1998 — and encountering her long-lost grandfather, Amir, at different ages. As she pieces together clues from each era — a cinema stub, a sketchbook, a painted river stone — Lina uncovers the truth: Amir didn’t vanish… he chose to...
