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...
On a bustling New Year's Eve at a vibrant night market, young Zhi Hao faces a crisis when his family’s legendary "Midnight Batch" of Bak Kwa goes missing. Alongside his plucky friend Mei Lin, Zhi Hao navigates the sights and smells of the Pasar Malam, following sticky clues and dodging red herrings. They eventually discover the thief is a mischievous monkey and use a clever trick with "Dragon’s...
Eddy, Bell, Lily, and Kenji, a group of curious friends, stumble upon an ancient, hand-drawn map leading them to what they believe is an uninhabited island near Pulau Rawa. Driven by a thirst for adventure, they embark on a journey through dense jungle to find a hidden 'X' marked on the map, ultimately discovering a breathtaking, secluded cavern with a magnificent, glowing waterfall and...
The story follows three best friends—Haikal, Mei Ling, and Alwin—who discover a hidden puzzle etched into the iconic Glass House at Danga Bay. Their curiosity leads them on a scavenger hunt across the waterfront, solving riddles that eventually reveal a hidden diary from 1945. Through the diary, the children learn about the forgotten bravery of the multi-racial fishing village that once stood...
13 years old "Detective Xiao Wei" takes on his biggest challenge yet when local horror author Uncle Robert loses his only physical manuscript at the National Library. Through a series of clever observations and a chase through the city's literary hotspots - from trendy cafes to dusty second-hand bookstores - Wei Jun tracks down a cast of quirky suspects, including a distracted researcher and a...
On a school trip to Penang National Park, five students—Nana, Eddy, Lily, Bell, and Ren—uncover a hidden lantern containing a mysterious brass disc, launching them into a thrilling adventure to solve a century-old mystery. Inspired by the story of Captain Ariffin, a lighthouse keeper who vanished in 1885 while trying to guide a ship through a storm, they follow a trail of seven ancient lanterns...
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...
"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...
“Did you hear that?” Anna whispered, her flashlight shaking so hard it looked like it was trying to do the cha-cha.
Eddy squinted up the attic stairs. “Hear what?”
A long, slow creak echoed from above—like someone stepping on a giant peanut.
