"Echoes from the Harbour Bridge" is a moving tale set in 1932 Sydney, told through the eyes of Mei, a young girl documenting the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. As the "Great Depression" grips the city, Mei’s family struggles with poverty while her father risks his life working high above the harbour. Through her sketches, Mei captures the spirit of a city divided by water but united...
The Red Center Marathon follows twelve-year-old Leo Chen as he attempts to step out of his athletic older brother's shadow during a family trip to the Australian Outback. Competing in a grueling junior "fun run" through the harsh desert landscape, Leo must battle extreme heat, swarms of flies, and a nagging sense of inadequacy. Through sheer determination and a shift in perspective, Leo discovers...
In the heart of Hiroshima, a quiet daydreamer named Haruki joins a diverse group of classmates and exchange students to fold one thousand paper cranes for the annual Peace Festival. When a sudden summer storm destroys their supplies and threatens their progress, the group must learn to move past perfectionism and use the "scraps" of their community to finish their task. Through their collective...
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...
Aki Sato, a talented junior high runner, loses her confidence after a painful ankle injury threatens her racing future. Instead of quitting, she quietly retrains on a long mountain path lined with endless orange arches, learning patience, balance, and self-trust step by step. With support from her best friend Mei and a thoughtful boy named Ren, Aki discovers that recovery is not about speed or...
Pineapple Tarts for a Rainy Day is a moving story about twelve-year-old Ah Boy and his aging grandfather, Gong Gong, as they prepare traditional Lunar New Year treats in their family home. As Gong Gong struggles with the early stages of dementia, the sensory experience of baking—specifically the sharp scents of cloves and cinnamon—acts as a "map" to help him navigate back to his memories and his...
Seven Wishes in the Air is a heartwarming tale of seven childhood friends, known as the "Seven Stars," who gather for their annual Lunar New Year Yee Sang ritual. As they navigate the daunting transition into their teenage years, each friend adds a specific ingredient to the communal platter, symbolizing their personal struggles—from academic pressure and health scares to grief and loneliness...
Red Envelopes and Empty Pockets follows twelve-year-old Ah Boy as he struggles to live up to his family’s high expectations during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Constantly compared to his "lucky" and high-achieving cousin Ah Bin, Ah Boy feels inadequate until a moment of crisis reveals that true luck isn't found in wealth or grades, but in the strength of one's character. Through a selfless...
"The Skyway Pact" tells the heartwarming story of Minah and Sabre, two best friends on their final cable car ride together before Minah moves to a different state. As they ascend through the misty highlands of Genting, they create a 'survival guide' for their friendship, filled with rules and promises to ensure their bond remains strong despite the distance. Their endearing pact, sealed with...
A Starry Night Over the National Planetarium follows Eddy, a boy living in a cramped city apartment who uses the local planetarium as a sanctuary from his parents' constant arguing. Alongside a new friend named Miki, Eddy learns to view his family’s struggles through the lens of astronomy, realizing that just as city lights hide the stars without destroying them, his current hardships are only...
