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.
"Monsoon Season Secrets" follows thirteen-year-old Aisha through her heartfelt diary entries, sketches, and notes exchanged with friends during Penang’s longest monsoon season. Feeling overlooked as her best friend Anna drifts toward a new classmate, Aisha discovers a mysterious mural hidden beneath an underpass - one that honors forgotten souls from past floods. With the help of reclusive artist...
Young Ling discovers a mysterious music box in her grandmother’s attic that plays a haunting melody only she can hear. When the tune awakens ancient whispers from beneath the stilt houses of Chew Jetty, Ling uncovers a forgotten legend of the Merrow Sisters - mysterious water spirits who once protected the village. With the help of her brave and loyal friends, Ling unlocks the song’s secret...
In the vibrant streets of George Town, twelve-year-old Xiao Bin Bin steps in to help his aging grandfather make final deliveries on their beloved, creaky trishaw before it’s retired due to modern changes. Through each journey, Xiao Bin Bin discovers heartfelt stories woven into the trishaw’s history, connecting him to his family and community. With the help of his lively friends - Eddy, Anna...
When colorful chalk mysteriously rains from the sky onto Armenian Street, a group of neighborhood kids discovers that the overnight drawings predict small, meaningful events in their lives. Shy artist Iman realizes his hands are somehow connected to the magic, and as the children follow the chalk's gentle clues, they learn that the true magic lies not in prediction - but in kindness, friendship...
Thirteen-year-old Zara fights to save her family’s cherished nasi kandar stall, Rasa Mama Nana, from closing due to rising rent by entering a youth cooking contest. Inspired by her late grandmother’s secret “Heartbeat Recipes,” Zara gathers love, memories, and support from her quirky, caring community - including her mother Anna, siblings, cousins, and friends - to create a dish that captures the...
Shy nature-lover Amir discovers he can hear the pleas of mangrove trees when illegal loggers threaten the forest near Teluk Bahang. With the help of his brave and loyal friends - including Lily N, Eddy, Anna, X, Bell, Emma, Alexis, Pye, and Hyuga - he finds the courage to speak for the voiceless trees, rallying the village to protect their vital coastal ecosystem. Through teamwork, empathy, and...
After her father loses his job at the Weld Quay docks, eleven-year-old Lina begins working odd jobs around Pulau Tikus to help her family. One rainy evening, she meets a mysterious stray dog who becomes her quiet companion and guide through the hidden corners of their coastal neighborhood. As monsoon floods threaten the community, Lina and the dog - whom she names Tikus - embark on a courageous...
In 1985 George Town, a curious boy named Arjun builds a simple kite from his late grandfather’s forgotten design, unknowingly reviving a cherished tradition from Penang’s 1957 independence celebrations. With the help of his friends—Eddy, Anna, Lily X, Bell, Lily N, Emma, Hyuga, Pye, and Alexis—he uncovers the powerful story behind the layang-langit kites, symbols of freedom and joy. Together...
When twelve-year-old Mei begins seeing a mysterious flickering lantern on the misty trails of Penang Hill - a light no one else can see - she teams up with her brave and curious friends to uncover its secret. Guided by clues from her late grandmother’s journal and a series of eerie yet gentle encounters, the children follow the ghostly light deep into the jungle, where they discover a century-old...
When a mysterious signal from space reaches Earth, a group of clever and courageous kids known as the Midnight Scouts discovers they may be humanity’s first contact with alien life. After decoding a repeating melody from a hidden satellite dish, they respond with a message of Earth’s beauty and kindness. Their efforts lead to the arrival of Luma, a young scout from another world who comes seeking...
