"Where the Breadfruit Falls" is a heartwarming historical realism story set in 1978 during Penang's rubber boom. Ten-year-old Ethan, forced to work in a rubber plantation near Balik Pulau instead of attending school, discovers an ancient breadfruit tree with names carved into its trunk by children from decades past. Inspired, he begins writing letters to these unknown children, secretly tucking...
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...
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...
The Crystal Cavern’s Codebreaker
In the sleepy village of Batu Ferringhi, where wildflowers danced in the breeze and the river sang lullabies, lived two best friends: Anna, a curious girl with a freckled nose and a knack for solving riddles, and Pye, a cheerful boy who loved sketching maps and dreaming of treasure. They were inseparable, always exploring the woods, chasing mysteries, and giggling over secrets only they...
Eco-Warriors: The Heroes of Tomorrow
The sun broke over the horizon, spilling golden light across the patchy grass of Taiping Lake Garden, where a group of children gathered, their faces set with determination. Among them was Mia, a spirited eleven-year-old with wild curls and a heart full of passion for the planet. She stood atop a low rock, hands on her hips, surveying her crew. “Okay, team! Today, we’re going to clean up the park...
Coffee Stains and Heartbeats
In the small, sun-kissed town of Kamunting, where the air smelled of honey-sweetened breezes and blooming roses, lived a little girl named Maisie. At just nine years old, Maisie was an old soul trapped in a child's body, often found sitting with her sketchbook on the porch, drawing the laughter of her family. But beneath her cheerful exterior, Maisie wore a heavy heart, like the worn-out teddy...
The Weight of Ordinary
In a quaint little village nestled between rolling green hills, there lived a young girl named Lila. Lila was ordinary, or at least that’s what everyone told her. Her hair was the color of autumn leaves, her skin like warm milk, and her laughter mixed with the rustling wind. Yet, despite her vibrant personality, she often felt like an unremarkable pebble amidst a river of dazzling stones.