Magical RealismFamily & Friendship

Whispers of the Wind Chimes

When eleven-year-old Lina discovers that one of her grandmother Mei’s sea-glass wind chimes is hiding a mysterious symbol, she and her curious best friend Jia Wei follow a trail of clues through an abandoned jetty, a forgotten hilltop shelter, and the stories of people who once lived beside the sea. What begins as a strange treasure hunt becomes a deeply personal journey into Lina’s family’s past, teaching her that the most precious things are not objects at all, but the memories, laughter, and stories people leave behind. When a sudden storm threatens to carry one final piece of the mystery away, Lina must learn that remembering someone doesn’t mean holding onto the past—it means carrying their stories forward.

Fantasy AdventureMagical Small-Town Fiction

Pickles & Prophecy

When Mika Tan discovers an ancient jar of magical pickle brine hidden in her uncle’s workshop, she and her friend Arif are pulled into a mysterious adventure beneath Port Picklewick. A silent harbour, a frozen clock tower, secret tunnels and an ancient prophecy all point toward a forgotten disaster—but the deeper Mika travels, the more she realizes the strange magic isn’t trying to destroy the town. It’s trying to make its people remember what they mean to one another. To stop the rising waters, Mika must uncover the truth behind the town’s oldest secret and learn that sometimes the strongest kind of courage is simply remembering where you belong.

Mystery & AdventureFriendship & Personal Growth

Screaming Silence of Empty Swings

When the beloved playground in Taman Desa Park suddenly falls silent, Nadia and her friends discover that its empty swings are carrying a message from the past. Following strange footprints, an old notebook, a forgotten ribbon, and a mysterious listening pipe beneath the playground, the children uncover a simple truth: the place isn’t asking them to fight a ghost—it is asking them to listen. To restore the laughter, they must face an old mistake, repair a broken promise, and work together when a fierce storm threatens the playground they love. Along the way, they discover that courage isn’t about never being afraid; sometimes, it’s simply having the courage to say “I’m sorry,” lend someone a hand, and listen when another person needs to be heard.

Fantasy AdventureFood & Friendship

The Great Dumpling Dilemma

When seventeen-year-old food-loving bookshop assistant Mei-Ling discovers that every dumpling prepared for Hanamura’s biggest festival has mysteriously vanished, she follows a trail of purple flour into a hidden world beneath the city. There she discovers the secretive Doughlings, a forgotten race of magical dumpling-makers who stole the festival food because their ancient recipes had been abandoned. But when the underground Great Steamer begins to break down, Mei-Ling must combine her cooking instincts, an ancient ingredient, and the help of her friends to save both the Doughlings and the festival. Along the way, she learns that the things people forget can sometimes hold the greatest stories—and the tastiest surprises.

Family & FriendshipCommunity & Personal Growth

One Bowl at a Time

When fifteen-year-old Eddy discovers that his family’s beloved satay celup / lok-lok stall may have to close, he refuses to sit around and watch a piece of his childhood disappear. With the help of his quick-talking best friend Jiwoo, his stubborn little sister Anna, his hardworking family, and a whole neighborhood of unexpected allies, Eddy organizes one unforgettable food night to raise money for the repairs. But when even their biggest effort falls short, Eddy learns that saving something precious isn’t always about one grand victory—it can happen through dozens of small acts of kindness, one bowl at a time.

Coming-of-AgeFamily and Community Fiction

Sticky Rice and Second Chances

When Eddy discovers that his beloved Youth Dragon Boat team may be disbanded because they cannot afford to continue, he refuses to accept defeat. With his friends, his determined grandmother, and a mountain of homemade sticky rice, Eddy launches a small community fundraiser that quickly becomes much bigger than expected. But when bad weather, disappointing results, and a painful argument threaten to break the team apart, Eddy learns that saving something you love isn’t about being the hero—it is about trusting others, admitting when you’re wrong, and pulling together when the current gets rough. In the end, the team discovers that second chances are strongest when an entire community helps you paddle toward them.

Friendship AdventureContemporary Fiction

The Invisible String

When six music fans from six different countries finally meet at a rain-soaked concert, their long-awaited reunion turns into an unexpected citywide adventure when a handmade friendship bracelet disappears. Following tiny coloured threads through flooded streets, markets, and a mysterious old tram stop, the friends discover that solving the mystery requires more than luck—it requires trust, courage, humour, and teamwork. By the time the concert begins, they realize that the bracelet they were trying to recover was never the most important thing they had found. Their real treasure was an invisible connection strong enough to cross oceans.

Historical AdventureMagical Realism

Shadow Puppets of Petaling Street

On the rainy streets of Petaling Street in 1957, Ah Seng discovers that his grandfather has been hiding an extraordinary collection of shadow puppets connected to forgotten memories of the neighbourhood. When three mysterious puppets disappear and begin leading Ah Seng and his friends through hidden rooms, dusty warehouses, and secret corners of the old city, the children uncover a story that has waited years to be remembered. Along the way, they learn that the greatest treasures are not always things that can be bought or sold—they are the ordinary memories, friendships, and stories that give a place its heart.

Mystery AdventureFriendship & Coming-of-Age

George Town’s Secret Garden

When Anna moves to George Town and struggles to find her place in a neighbourhood where everyone seems to know everyone else, she discovers a mysterious green door hiding an abandoned garden behind the old shophouses. With three new friends, Anna follows a forgotten map and five strange clues, uncovering a garden that once belonged to the whole community. But restoring it will require more than digging, planting and repairing—it will require bringing together people who have forgotten the memories they once shared. Along the way, Anna discovers that the greatest secrets aren’t always meant to stay hidden, and that sometimes the best way to find where you belong is to help create a place where everyone else belongs too.