1911 Revolution: Singapore Pioneers in Bukit Brown
Author: Wan Qing Yuan
Publisher: Singapore: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, 2013.
Call No.: Y SING 305.895105957 NIN
Summary: This book looks at the lives and legacies of twelve prominent Singapore pioneers whose tombs rest in Bukit Brown Cemetery. These twelve personalities were business leaders who advocated equal opportunity education for all, established local newspapers, banks, and hospitals. They participated in the 1911 revolution in south China against the Qing Dynasty, which resulted in the overthrow of the imperial system and founding of the Republic of China.
50est: Stirring Stories for the Singapore Soul
Publisher: Singapore: Singapore National Olympic Council, 2015.
Call No.: SING 796.09225957 FIF
Summary: This inspiring book pays tribute to the best athletes in the Singapore sports scene. Capturing the triumphs, challenges and struggles of our young athletes, this book celebrates the resilience of the human spirit, beyond the glory of medals and records.
Chope!: The Eccentric Lingoes of Singapore’s Kopitiam Culture
Author: Stanley Tan & Antoinette Wong
Publisher: Singapore: The Little Dröm Store, 2013.
Call No.: SING 959.57 TAN
Summary: This beautifully designed and typeset book explores the unique lexicon of Singaporeans' rich and colourful kopitiam culture, like the creative beverage nicknames, and the national "chope" practice of reserving seats with objects like tissue paper packets that temporarily wield immense power.
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Story of a Treasure Hunt
Author: Su-Lin Ang
Publisher: Singapore: Scholastic, 2014.
Call No.: J SING ANG
Summary: The Lee cousins never really believed their grandfather’s story about the family treasure, until they accidentally stumble upon a Chinese puzzle hidden in an old sofa. Will they be able to crack the codes and ciphers, and find the elusive treasure? If you love puzzles, mysteries and adventure, this is the book for you!
Little Pioneers
Author: Bessie Chua
Publisher: Singapore: Landmark Books, 2005.
Call No.: Y SING CHU
Summary: Chun’s family has just moved from Penang to Singapore, where they start life anew in Telok Ayer Street. Chun has a close relationship with her Ah Mah, and also takes very good care of her siblings. In time, however, the desire to go to school overwhelms Chun and she finds herself lost in her family’s disapproval.
Mystery Investigators-Five and the Case of the Missing Golden Bird Mask
Author: Rhaimie Wahap
Publisher: Singapore: Chuang Yi, 2009.
Call No.: Y SING 741.5 RHA
Summary: The life of the Crown Prince of Rapa-Nui is in danger, for the Golden Bird Mask has been stolen! The Mask confers power over the whole island to anyone who has it in his or her possession. As the life force of the Crown Prince weakens, a group of resourceful teenagers do their best to get the Mask back as quickly as possible before mighty power falls into the wrong hands.
Nightmare on Eat Street: Tales from the Leopard Eating House
Author: David Liew
Publisher: Singapore: Bubbly Books, 2014.
Call No.: Y SING LIE
Summary: Come meet the otherworldly inhabitants of the Eat Street Dining Club boarding house in this enchanting book. Ranging from werewolves to goblins, these creatures co-exist peaceably with the human owners of the boarding house, having come to understand each other’s backgrounds and personalities, quirks included!
One
Author: Tan Ter Cheah
Publisher: Singapore: Bubbly Books, 2014.
Call No.: J SING TAN
Summary: Tessie is a young girl who lost one of her legs to cancer, and this book is an account of the physical and emotional struggles she had to go through. How does it feel to have to learn to walk all over again? Or to be stared at by strangers wherever you go, and looked upon with pity by friends and teachers? Tessie shows us how even though life can put you through very difficult situations, inner strength and a good sense of humour can help us overcome our setbacks and limitations, and accomplish much more than we ever thought possible.
Our Gurkhas: Singapore through their Eyes
Author: Zakaria Zainal
Publisher: Singapore: Wee Editions, 2012.
Call No.: SING 355.35095957 ZAK
(This book is also available on eReads.)
Summary: An anthology of profiles and anecdotes based on the author's conversations with the Gurkhas, a community that has served Singapore for over sixty years. These portraits serve as an important visual archive of these loyal and sturdy men who have undergirded the security of Singapore through turbulent times. Learn more about the less well-known aspects of Singapore's history through the eyes of these admirable men.
Run Hide Seek: The First Book in the Trilogy
Author: Gabby Tye
Publisher: Singapore: Bubbly Books, 2013.
Call No.: Y SING TYE
Summary: A fifteen-year-old girl wakes up in Singapore to find she has lost her memory. With no recollection of who she is, she joins a group of young people who are fighting to survive. Food is scarce and quickly depleting, as all living things were being killed off in a chain reaction, thanks to scientists messing up their genetics experiments. Together, they hunt for food to stay alive. The going gets a lot tougher when they discover adults are transforming into Eaters - and they must RUN.
S R Nathan: 50 Stories from my Life
Author: S. R. Nathan
Publisher: Singapore: Editions Didier Millet, 2013.
Call No.: J SING 959.5705092 NAT
Summary: Former president of Singapore, S.R. Nathan fondly recalls his life in the days when Singapore was still part of Malaya - like when he was sent from Muar to Singapore to attend school, and when he ran away from home and learnt to build his own life. He also recalls an unexpectedly kindred relationship with a Japanese lieutenant during the Japanese Occupation in Singapore, and how that stirred his political interest…
Sayang Singapura: Re-imagining Singapore's Past and Present
Author: Lee Xin Li
Publisher: Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014.
Call No.: SING 741.95957 LEE
Summary: Over the years, Lee Xin Li has captured a number of iconic buildings in Singapore with his illustrations, such as the old Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Great World Amusement Park, and the red-bricked National Library at Stamford Road. These places and buildings hold many fond memories for Singaporeans, and Xin Li’s beautiful drawings evoke a deep sense of nostalgia for Singapore’s past, while also reflecting the evolution of our architectural landscape.
Science Chronicles: Selected Stories
Publisher: Singapore: National Library Board, 2012.
Call No.: Y SING SCI
Summary: Be enthralled by imaginative tales about the mind-blowing triumphs of science in the future - from eternal youth to emotional robots. This is a compilation of four exciting science fiction short stories written by secondary school students for the annual Science Chronicles competition.
The 5 Coins
Author: Margerie Williams
Publisher: Singapore: Straits Times Press Children, 2013.
Call No.: Y SING WIL
Summary: When their grandfather passes away, James and Joy inherit five dusty old coins. They soon discover that these coins possess special powers, as they find themselves teleported through time and space to strange and exotic destinations, where they have to survive terrifying beasts and ruthless villains. Will they be able to escape unscathed and find their way home?
The Call from Crying House
Author: Felix Cheong
Publisher: Singapore: Landmark Books, 2006.
Call No.: Y SING CHE
Summary: Tash Nathan challenges his science teacher, Mr Adam Salleh, to stay overnight at the infamous haunted Crying House in Katong. Mr Adam accepts the challenge, but goes missing, leaving behind a message for Tash. Tash and his friends Tricia and Alfie are convinced that Mr Adam is in danger, so they go about trying to uncover the story behind the Crying House, and what really happened to Mr Adam.
The Clay Marble
Author: Minfong Ho
Publisher: Singapore: Times Editions, 2004.
Call No.: Y SING HO
Summary: The war in Cambodia has destroyed many homes. Dara’s home was one of them. She and her family seek shelter at the refugee camps, along with thousands of others. They find great relief, as everyone has enough to eat, and start feeling sufficiently relaxed to talk and bond with other families. But the camps are suddenly bombed and life breaks apart again. Dara rises above her despair and finds the courage to believe in herself and to make the best of the situation – or she might lose her family forever.
The Girl Under the Bed
Author: Dave Chua & Ng Xiao Yan
Publisher: Singapore: Epigram Books, 2012.
Call No.: J SING QUE
Summary: Every seventh month of the lunar calendar, spirits are released from the underworld. Jingli finds a ghost called Xiaomei under her bed during this Hungry Ghost Month and becomes friends with her. Jingli and her friend Weizhong try to help Xiaomei track down her family. Little do they know there’s more than meets the eye, and they soon find themselves in chillingly eerie situations. Written by the author of the award-winning novel Gone Case, this thrilling graphic novel is likely to send you hiding under your bed. Or maybe not!
The Ice Ball Man and Other Poems
Author: Margaret Leong
Publisher: Singapore: Ethos Books, 2011.
Call No.: J SING 811 LEO
Summary: A collection of poetry that vividly brings to life scenes from a bygone Malaya – the various festivals, people and places that coloured kampung life way back when.
The Immortal Nightingale: A Tale of Mystery, Mischief and Magic from the Year 1891 (Sherlock Hong, Book 1)
Author: Don Bosco
Publisher: Singapore: Super Cool Books, 2012.
Call No.: Y SING S823
(This book is also available on eReads.)
Summary: Sherlock Hong is a fifteen-year-old boy living in Singapore in 1891. He is no ordinary boy though, for Sherlock belongs to the International Order of Youth Seekers! Sherlock’s mission is to investigate and report all paranormal encounters in Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia. Follow Sherlock on his adventures of the paranormal kind as he tries to solve supernatural mysteries while navigating the treacherous waters of teenage life.
The Key of Callimarchus
Author: Decimus Qin
Publisher: Singapore: Lun, Koops & Donkin, 2013.
Call No.: J SING QIN
Summary: Max Chang, Kate Young and Suresh Kumar embark on an adventure to solve the mystery of a key that is being hunted down by a group of men. Kate later discovers that the mystery might lie closer to home, when she finds a letter written by her father to her sister Marie. Does the letter actually hold the solution to the mystery? Hmmm…
The Rock and the Bird
Author: Chew Chia Shao Wei
Publisher: Singapore: Epigram Books, 2013.
Call No.: J SING CHEW
Summary: A most unlikely friendship develops between a rock by the sea and a bird that sits on it. After a slow start, the new friends learn from one another - the centuries-old rock comes to know of distant lands, while the bird finds out about the earth as it was hundreds of years before. Sadly, their friendship is short-lived because of the vast difference in their lifespans. This beautiful and poignant story won the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award in 2015.
The Sacred Hill
Author: Joan Yap
Publisher: Singapore: Joan Yap, 2010.
Call No.: Y SING 398.2095957 YAP
Summary: Everyone knows the legend of Sang Nila Utama and his discovery and naming of "Singapura". Here, the story is vividly dramatised, as we are transported back to that very time. Dense forests, stormy seas, wars and village gatherings come alive, as one meets Sang Nila Utama as a young man growing up and going on his journey to eventually discover our sunny island.
Under One Sky
Publisher: Singapore: National Library Board, 2013.
Call No.: J SING UND
(This book is also available on “Read Singapore” via eReads.)
Summary: This anthology features short stories that explore the complexity of family relationships and how we are all connected despite our differences, under one sky. Stories include “Video” by Alfian Sa’at, “An Ode to Darkness” by Chi Zi Jian, “Pot of Water” by Fehmida Zakeer and “Chope” by Joshua Yip.
Urban Sketchers Singapore. Volume 01: A Book of On-location Sketches and Drawings Documenting the Singaporean Urban Landscape
Publisher: Singapore: Tia Boon Sim, 2011.
Call No.: SING 704.9445957 URB
Summary: The Urban Sketchers Singapore group has been growing in strength over the years, and this book collects some of their drawings and sketches in one volume. Many familiar Singapore street scenes and landmarks are captured in sketches that showcase the wide spectrum of skills and techniques employed by the various artists. This book will definitely appeal to sketch hobbyists, emerging artists, and anyone who is interested in the Singapore art community.
Zac Lee and the Legend of Yamashita’s Gold
Author: Erwin Chan
Publisher: Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2014.
Call No.: Y SING CHA
(This book is also available on eReads.)
Summary: Join Zac and his friends in their exciting race around Singapore to find Yamashita’s Gold, hidden treasure from World War II. They stumble upon places long forgotten, uncover clues to cryptic maps, and experience many twists and turns along the way. Will they succeed in locating Yamashita’s Gold? Or will their rivals beat them to it?
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