Secrets of the Heartlands

This sequel to the popular children’s book, Lion City Adventures, takes young readers on a fun journey back in time to witness how the fascinating heartlands of Singapore has evolved from the old days. Eight delightful neighbourhoods are featured here, including Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Toa Payoh, Yishun, and Marine Parade. Each chapter contains a history of the area, information about remarkable people and events, colourful illustrations, and a fun activity. Highlights include: the Dragon playground of Toa Payoh, the Cinema King of Nee Soon, the River Without a Tail in Queenstown, the Princess of Golden Beauty in Kampong Bahru, and more. There are also story puzzles to solve along the way, as readers help the Lion City Adventuring Club uncover cool secrets and solve mini-mysteries. Let’s bring local history to life for the young ones!

Don Bosco writes mystery, fantasy, science fiction and thriller stories. He describes himself as “geeky and cheeky”. His books are created around brave and curious young characters who are forced to face incredible challenges and take on horrid villains. The plots are fast-paced and spiced up with a tasteful dose of imaginative magic.