The Malay Annals: Attack of the Garfish and Other Adventures

Tun Seri Lanang

Retold by Hidayah Amin

Eliz Ong (Illustration)

Paperback, 116 pages

9789811233319

POP! Lit for Kids

Ages 7 to 10 years

Once upon a time: A small boy saved the island of Singapura from a terrifying garfish attack. A clever Melakan prime minister outwitted a Chinese Emperor. A poor coolie was challenged by a water demon to do the unthinkable...

These are all stories of valour, wit and intrigue from the literary classic, The Malay Annals or Sejarah Melayu.

Contents

1. How Singapura Got Its Name

2. Badang the Strong

3. Attack of the Garfish

4. Outwitted with Kangkung

5. Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat

6. The Princess of Mount Ophir