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.
In the rain-soaked lanes of Penang’s China Street Ghaut, a solitary old man known only as Mr. Lim mends broken umbrellas with quiet devotion, refusing payment and speaking little—until thirteen-year-old Eddy, running from his own silent grief after his father’s abandonment, stumbles into his shelter during a sudden downpour. Drawn back by curiosity and an unnameable pull, Eddy gradually learns...
In the coastal village of Batu Maung, twelve-year-old Eddy copes with the loss of his mother to a sudden storm by leaving offerings of fried banana and whispered prayers on his rooftop, believing the clouds might hear him. When his rituals begin to make thunderstorms pause and shift course, he realizes the skies are not just weather—they are alive with memory and grief. As Typhoon Laila threatens...
In The Ghost Festival Mix-Up, twelve-year-old Mei accidentally invites a talkative, nostalgic ghost named Ah-Boh into her life after misplacing a pineapple tart during Hungry Ghost Month. Now stuck with a well-meaning but overly enthusiastic spirit who refuses to leave, Mei must sneak him through school, hawker centers, and a bustling temple festival—all while avoiding supernatural chaos and...
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...
