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The Singapore Kid

by Pigologist, Jessica Alejandro
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Singaporean childhood narrated with humor, depth, and tragedy.

"The Singapore Kid" is a great read for anyone looking for a poignant yet humorous narrative about growing up in Singapore. Jessica Alejandro does a great job of capturing the essence of Singaporean childhood with the right balance of emotion, humor, and suspense. The book's unique feature is its ability to make the readers laugh one moment and then feel the sadness and tragedy in the very next chapter. It is an excellent book for both kids and adults looking to read about growing up in Singapore.

  • Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for Fiction (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Singapore Kid

by Pigologist, Jessica Alejandro
Save up to 45%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.08  

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ISBN: 9789814022699
Authors: Pigologist, Jessica Alejandro
Publisher: Selectbooks Singapore
Date of Publication: 2010-10-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Comics, Humor, Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 13 readers)

Description

This story of his daily life is "by" an 11-year-old schoolboy growing up in today's affluent Singapore. He is subjected to today's pressures at home and school, and gets onto a roller coaster of secrets and deceptions. The cartoons, jungles and anecdotes will appeal to young readers, who may also learn from the finale!
 

Singaporean childhood narrated with humor, depth, and tragedy.

"The Singapore Kid" is a great read for anyone looking for a poignant yet humorous narrative about growing up in Singapore. Jessica Alejandro does a great job of capturing the essence of Singaporean childhood with the right balance of emotion, humor, and suspense. The book's unique feature is its ability to make the readers laugh one moment and then feel the sadness and tragedy in the very next chapter. It is an excellent book for both kids and adults looking to read about growing up in Singapore.

  • Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award Nominee (2011)
  • POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for Fiction (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.