Aisyah, an aspiring young detective in Kelantan, discovers that the way her grandmother arranges her Nasi Kerabu is actually a coded map. By decoding the ingredients, she unlocks a secret room in a historic mansion, expecting to find jewels but instead discovering a priceless family recipe and the history of her ancestors. The story blends Malaysian culture with a classic "whodunnit" vibe...
When three tech-savvy friends—Kenji, Mei, and Hiro—discover a malicious digital glitch threatening to plunge Auckland into a city-wide blackout, they must race against time to save their home. With the elevators disabled, they embark on a grueling climb up the Sky Tower's 1,267 steps, solving riddles and bypassing security locks left by a mysterious prankster. Combining Mei’s strength, Hiro’s...
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...
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...
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...