MR MIDNIGHT SERIES

By James Lee

What: Each book contains two horror stories ranging from tales of haunted supermarkets to murderous spaghetti, all of which take place in Singapore.

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DIARY OF AMOS LEE SERIES

By Adeline Foo

What: Twelve-year-old Amos has a pesky younger sister and a mother who just does not know when to stop talking. His life story is told in his two diaries.

THE ELEPHANT AND THE TREE

By Lee Jin Pyn

What: An Asian elephant shares an endearing friendship with a tree in this bittersweet story with a strong conservation theme.

SASHA SERIES

By Shamini Flint

What: The inquisitive Sasha goes places, including the Botanic Gardens, Bali and Mumbai.

THE ADVENTURES OF MOOTY

By Jessie Wee

What: The adventures of a lovable mouse, Mooty, who becomes a hero among animals, birds and insects.

SIR FONG'S ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE

By Otto Fong

What: Scientific facts are presented in a fun way, with liquids and gases represented by bunnies.

This article was first published in The Straits Times.