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...
Chalk Rain on Armenian Street
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...
The Mangrove Voices
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...
Rain Dogs of Pulau Tikus
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...
Kites Over Kampung Serani
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...
The Ghost Light of Penang Hill
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...
The Shadows That Sang Lullabies
When Anna’s shadow unexpectedly winks and starts singing a lullaby, she and her friends discover that all the shadows in their bedroom are alive—and they’re not scary, they’re guardians! But danger arrives in the form of the Dark Snipper, a creepy creature that steals children’s dreams. With help from their playful, musical shadows, the kids must band together, overcome their fears, and create a...
The Case of the Vanishing Homework Club
"Who wants to join the Vanishing Homework Club?" Mrs. Melody announced, her voice echoing a little too loudly in the quiet classroom. Ten-year-old Bell, with her bright, curious eyes and a perpetually rumpled backpack, looked up from her doodle of a flying unicorn. She exchanged a bewildered glance with her best friend, Pye, who was busy trying to balance a pencil on his nose. Vanishing Homework...
The Summer of the Broken Skateboard
“Eddy, look out!” shouted Anna, but it was too late.
With a loud crack , Eddy’s skateboard hit the edge of the curb and flipped beneath him. He tumbled onto the sidewalk with a thud, scraping his elbow and sending his favorite green skateboard skidding into the gutter.
The summer had barely begun, and already things weren’t going as planned.