The Glow from Below is a magical realism adventure set in the iconic Waitomo Caves of New Zealand. Ari, a twelve-year-old boy of Asian descent, embarks on a secret mission with his cousin Jun to recover their grandmother’s lost jade pendant from the cave's depths. During the journey, Ari discovers a supernatural connection with the glowworms, realizing they respond to his thoughts and emotions...
Liam, a twelve-year-old boy struggling with a paralyzing fear of heights, travels to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with his family. While hiking the Hooker Valley Track, he loses his grandfather’s precious vintage compass and must overcome his phobia to retrieve it from a dangerous slope. Through this solo ordeal in the shadow of New Zealand's tallest peak, Liam learns that true courage is not...
Maia, a 12-year-old girl on a school trip to the breathtaking Milford Sound, discovers an ancient silver locket hidden near a waterfall. Along with her friend Jun-Ho, she embarks on a journey through the dense New Zealand bush, following a trail of coordinates left behind a century ago. The quest leads them to discover the deep connection between Maia's family history and the wild landscape of...
Kai and Mei, two adventurous siblings of Asian descent living in Western Australia, discover a tangled "ghost net" threatening a sea turtle on the Ningaloo Reef. Attached to the net is a cryptic message from a whistleblower named Linh, leading them on a high-stakes trail of clues across rusted landmarks and salt pans. By decoding the messages, the children uncover an illegal poaching ring and...
Ten-year-old Lila Tan discovers the Library of Infinite Tomorrows, a magical place where every book reveals a different version of her life based on the choices she might make. Guided by the whimsical Mr. Peregrine, Lila explores paths filled with joy, regret, and lessons that teach her the importance of every decision. Through her journey, she learns that while the future is uncertain, the...
The Great Sand Dune Escape is a gripping tale set in the iconic White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, following a talented young boy named Dung who is determined to win a sand-boarding competition to support his family. When a perilous sandstorm strikes, the race turns into a fight for survival, forcing Dung to set aside his rivalry and use his deep connection with the desert to lead his peers to safety...
Twelve-year-old Minh lives on a tour boat in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, surrounded by his grandfather’s "tall tales" about hidden treasures. When he discovers a secret carving on a limestone cliff, he realizes the stories were real and embarks on a race against a rising tide to uncover a long-lost family secret. Through his bravery and wit, Minh finds a hidden "debt of honor" left by his grandfather...
Chai, a brilliant young boy in Bangkok, manages to upgrade his father’s struggling tuk-tuk with a "Spirit-Drive" engine that runs without fuel, only to discover that the device acts as a beacon for intergalactic travelers. As purple giants and robotic drones begin to crowd the streets of Thailand, Chai and his father must navigate a high-speed chase through the city's famous landmarks to protect...
Lost Between the Chatuchak Weekend Market Stalls follows three best friends—Chai, Arun, and Mei—on a high-stakes, comedic race against time when their pet sugar glider, Bento, escapes into the world's largest outdoor market. With only two hours before the gates close, the trio must navigate a dizzying maze of stalls, dodge grumpy vendors, and outsmart a persistent security guard to save their...
The Great Reunion Race follows a determined young boy named Eddy as he braves the chaotic "Chunyun" travel rush to make it home for his family's Spring Festival dinner. From navigating packed train stations using his "Eel Wiggle" to hitching a ride on a broken-down bus with a talkative Auntie and a basket of chickens, Eddy faces numerous comedic obstacles. Ultimately, the story highlights the...