MALAY ANNALS, THE: ATTACK OF THE GARFISH AND OTHER ADVENTURES (Pop! Lit for Kids) - Softcover

Tun Seri Lanang; Hidayah Amin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9811233314 ISBN 13: 9789811233319

Publisher: WS Education, 2021

Synopsis

Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere. In addition, the books come to life with augmented reality features, giving readers an enhanced experience that they'll never forget!

Once upon a time: A small boy saved the island of Singapura from a terrifying garfish attack. A clever Melakan Prime Minister outwitted a Chinese Emperor. A poor coolie was challenged by a water demon to do the unthinkable. These are all stories of valour, wit and intrigue from the literary Malay Annals. Handed down and cherished from generation to generation. Now made accessible to modern readers.

Contents: Introduction; Before You Read; How Singapura Got Its Name; Before You Read; Badang the Strong; Before You Read; Attack of the Garfish; Understanding the Story; Before You Read; Outwitted with Kangkung; Before You Read; Hang Tuah & Hang Jebat; Before You Read; The Princess of Mount Ophir; Understanding the Story;

Readership: Children from 7 to 10 years.

About this title

About the Author

Hidayah Amin is an award-winning author whose first short story, 'The Funny Accident' was published when she was 11 years old. When the Singapore government acquired her childhood home, Hidayah resumed writing and published Gedung Kuning: Memories of a Malay Childhood. She has written eight non-fiction books and seven children's picture books since 2010.

Edition details

• Publisher: WS Education
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811233314
• ISBN 13: 9789811233319
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Eliz Ong
• Number of pages: 116