Frog hunting, fierce guard geese and a visit to a “coolie room”!

It is 1930s Singapore. For eight-year-old Sing and her nine brothers and sisters, life at their wooden house on Palmer Road is carefree and fun. These charming short stories are based on the real childhood of first-time author Si-Hoe S.S., and gently introduce children to pre-war colonial Singapore, from itinerant hawkers to night soil men.

Why kids love it

• Real childhood adventures from old Singapore
• A big, lovable family to fall in love with
• Gentle history through short, fun stories

Continue the story with The House on Silat Road. For ages 9 and up.