Did you know that many resistance fighters in the Malayan jungles were just teenagers?

This fascinating account of World War Two and the Japanese Occupation in Singapore traces the war from the invasion at Kota Bharu in 1941 to the Japanese surrender in 1945. Alongside familiar events, it uncovers little-known stories: the secret school in Sime Road Prison, the courageous quilters of Changi Gaol, the grandmother who became a fighter and more. Written by Sim Ee Waun, with 24 illustrations and maps by Lim An-Ling.

Why kids love it

• Real stories of courage from people of many races and nations
• Easy-to-follow chapters with fun facts, eyewitness quotes and glossaries
• Great for school projects and curious readers aged 9 to 12

A gripping read for grown-ups too.