After devastating monsoon floods leave her neighborhood of Air Itam scarred and silent, thirteen-year-old Bell—a shy, artistic girl with a sketchbook full of unspoken feelings—begins transforming cracked, damaged walls into vibrant murals using leftover house paint. Her colorful creations breathe life back into the community, turning sorrow into shared beauty. But when a developer moves in to...
"Jellyfish Summer at Monkey Beach" is a heartwarming coming-of-age story about Lily, a shy girl whose quiet summer holiday takes an unexpected turn when she experiences a jellyfish sting. Initially overwhelmed by fear of the ocean and hesitant to make new friends, Lily gradually finds her courage with the gentle encouragement of Eddy and Anna. Through a beach treasure hunt, she not only confronts...
The playground buzzed with the happy chaos of children playing. Swings creaked rhythmically, the metal chains singing a high-pitched song. The air smelled of freshly cut grass and the faint, sweet scent of the blooming honeysuckle climbing the fence. Lily, small for her age with bright, curious eyes and two bouncy pigtails, loved the merry-go-round best. She loved the dizzy feeling and the way...
