The Quirky Kampung Tales Of Ijan And His Early School Years

The book is generally written in a humorous tone but there are poignant moments in the book where the narration takes on a more serious or sad tone where they are needed. The book is about the growing up years of a boy called Ijan who grew up in a fast-developing Singapore in the 1970s and 1980s in two different villages or “kampung” as they are called in Singapore. Although the concept or notion of a “kampung” is now gone in the developed city of Singapore, the book invites the readers to take a journey back to a historical Singapore as a backdrop. Ingrained in the ways of the village, Ijan the “kampung” boy had also attended schools which were very structured and the schools were where his parents were teachers. As a “kampung” boy, Ijan was accustomed to his roaming ways and as a teacher’s son, he was expected to behave. This was further compounded where it seemed Ijan’s DNA had been “hardwired” with the characteristics of what was known in the village as a “pusar dua” anomaly. He was born with two hair whirls at the back of his head! This led to a somewhat disorderly hair disposition for Ijan but more significantly, the villagers believed this anomaly brought with it certain traits to the “afflicted” boy. It was believed that a “pusar dua” boy would be a maverick of sorts, hyperactive and stubborn to say the least. He was also believed to be blessed with a very endearing character, especially to animals. The interesting contrast in environment, character and expectations are the themes that carry the narration in this book with Ijan as the protagonist.

The Princess and the Pirate

In the 16th century, the Portuguese were the dominant power in the triangle of India, Madagascar and East Africa. It was the ‘Age of the Pirate’: forays into India to impress men into service on pirate ships, raids on shipping in the Arabian Sea for booty...
A romantic story of adventure, The Princess and the Pirate centres on Zahira, a young Indian girl taken hostage and ransomed by the handsome, brave pirate chief, Pedro Alvarari. Can she forget home and family to contemplate a future with the pirates? Will Pedro’s lust for gold and drunken, violent life allow him to fall in love?
Is the pirate life itself under threat by a desire for more order and stability?
Written for young readers aged 15 and above or for the romance connoisseur, The Princess and the Pirate is beautifully illustrated with twelve plates.

The Prince of Christmas

Nicholas Kringle is a young boy who loves Christmas with a magical passion. Growing up in an orphanage his only link to his mysterious past is his Christmas amulet. It being the only thing he was found with as a baby. But upon discovering he is the long, lost son of Santa Claus and Mrs Claus he begins a magical adventure to The North Pole Kingdom.Thus, with the help of his fairy guardian Dorothea, he reunites with his family and saves Christmas as the heir to the Christmas throne. Within the winter wonderland, he meets many other of the magical Idols who represent their respective holidays throughout the year and partakes in the festive preparations for his father’s journey around the world.But a dark shadows loom over the kingdom as Nicholas is perused relentlessly by the evil Krampus who seeks to destroy Christmas forever. Nicholas’s adventure as the Prince of Christmas has just begun.

The Pink Peacock

Princess Rose demands a pink peacock, no other colour will do.

Her peacock escapes and leads her on a colourful adventure. 

Rose discovers new places and makes a new friend, but will she ever find her pet?

Beautifully detailed illustrations explore and celebrate an array of colours, reminding us of the importance of rainbows in our lives.

The Piddledee Mill Mystery

Join Frank De Furter, the dashing detective with a distinguished moustache, and his trusty sidekick Simon De Sausage as they unravel the mystery of the missing animals and dried-up river in the quaint Victorian town of Piddledee. As the famous Dachshund Detectives, they’ll use their wits and their love of Bert the Butcher’s fried beef sausages to solve the case. Alongside their friends Alfie the Jack Russell and Greg the Greyhound, they’ll navigate through the twists and turns of this exciting and funny children’s mystery. Will they be able to crack the case and save the day? Find out in The Piddledee Mill Mystery.

The Penelope, Sevi and Mia Detective Agency – Book 1

Why do you put pairs of socks in the washing machine and when you empty it there is always a single sock?Three young girls set out on a quest to find out why their adventures take them to faraway magical lands full of strange beings and intrigue.The Mystery of the Missing Sock escalates into a mission to save the human race, can the P S & M Detective Agency find the solution?

The Peaceful Protest and other Animal Stories in Rhyme

Sometimes we all need a helping hand. The animals in these stories know that very well. Together, they help each other overcome their fears, solve problems, and learn how to live happily and peacefully together.They have lots of adventures. Squirrel must help save piglet who has fallen down the rabbit hole; little blackbird learns to fly for the first time; and together all the animals in the wood investigate where the sun has gone. They even work together to save their beloved big oak tree from the humans.But the animals are not always well behaved. Sometimes they make mistakes, but they always learn from them. After eating all the childrens’ easter eggs, the big fox finds himself in a race against time to replace them, and Rabbit learns that you must always treat people kindly.Discover what the animals get up to and more in this magical collection of children’s stories.

The Paper Shoes

How far can you see…?

How far can you go…?

Are there daisies far below…?

Can you hear bells in the distance chiming?

Ice creams are waiting, it’s all so exciting... for two little girls with a story to be told.

Come with us on a magical journey, where the grass is an emerald green and sunbeams are full of shimmering gold.

The Outlandish Absurdities of Doogie and Nibalo

Doogie and Nibalo are having tea on a stormy day when suddenly a beast appears covered in mud. The two friends flee their home and find themselves lost in their strange, beautiful, and magical world. As they make their way back home, they soon realise that their fears are only as real as dreams.

The Outing

The inquisitive Fred goes out to find food for his increasingly large family, but he gets more than he bargained for when he has a 'close encounter' with a 'big person'. The world can be such a scary place, especially when you are only 'mouse size'.

A light-hearted story with a warm-hearted look at some issues raised during the pandemic with younger readers in mind, with slightly quirky watercolour and ink illustrations. Ideal as a read-aloud bedtime story.

The Noggins of Kendrick

Aimed at teenagers, this is a romping, fast-moving story of friendship, love, loyalty, fortitude and courage. Swashbuckling heroes, dastardly villains, man-eating rats and brave youngsters take part in this compelling adventure, as matters of life and death are tackled and resolved on both land and sea.

Set around the seventeenth century, the story begins with the noggins, a colony of diminutive people (six centimetres in height) inhabiting tunnel homes beneath a large grove of ancient oak trees in the mythical kingdom of Kendrick.

On many levels this narrative contains lessons for us all. It deals with the darkest of motives to the more joyful and playful aspects of life. We see how social marginalisation can be overcome by peer support and, above all, how loyalty, trust and friendship can prevail against the darkest of forces.

The Nickname Detectives

Three third-grade boys become detectives for a special school contest with the result that they become guests on a TV news show. What possible news can these young boys have discovered? Take a trip through American history to see what discoveries PB, Flip, and Spike find. Learn how their special nicknames give them an idea that helps them win the third-grade research project at their school.Find answers to questions like: Who is Mighty Mo? What is a swamp fox? What is Devil’s Tower? Who is the Iceman? Why is the Great Emancipator so important? How did the Hawkeye State get its name?Travel with the three boys through time and see how to become a Nickname Detective. Learn how the boys use their research skills to learn about American history’s interesting and exciting stories.