Lizard's Tale

Name: Lizard's Tale
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603910
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By Weng Wai Chan

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Summary

Set in 1940s Singapore, Lizard's Tale follows a resourceful young boy named Lizard who becomes embroiled in a risky adventure involving secret missions and espionage. As he navigates the bustling, wartime city, Lizard uncovers deep intrigues that require courage and cleverness to unravel. This thrilling tale combines historical elements with compelling characters, perfect for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in mysteries with a historical twist. Set in 1940s Singapore, it combines adventure and espionage, offering young readers an exciting journey filled with intrigue and action. If you like stories about resourceful characters finding their way through challenging situations, this book will likely capture your imagination.

A heart-racing middle-grade adventure mystery set on the streets of Singapore against the backdrop of World War II, exploring issues of belonging, race and diversity

A heart-racing middle-grade adventure mystery set on the streets of Singapore against the backdrop of World War II, exploring issues of belonging, race and diversity.

Description

A thief. A spy. A mysterious codebook. And a whole lot of trouble.

It’s 1940 and World War II is being fought in faraway Europe. Lizard doesn’t know much about that. He lives in Singapore’s Chinatown, surviving on odd jobs and petty theft.

When Boss Man Beng asks him to steal a teak box from a suite in the glamorous Raffles Hotel, Lizard knows the job is important. But can he know just how dangerous it is?

A sinister man appears in the shadows, and Lizard’s best friend, Lili, shows up with unexpected fighting skills and her eye on what’s in the box.

And Lizard finds himself on an exciting, action-packed adventure in a world of coded secrets, Japanese invasion plans and undercover spies.

Lizard's Tale takes you on a thrilling journey through espionage and intrigue in wartime Singapore.

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The book Lizard's Tale by Weng Wai Chan is praised for its engaging blend of action, adventure, and mystery set in 1940s Singapore. Reviews highlight its evocative portrayal of the cultural and political climate of wartime Singapore, complemented by strong characters and numerous twists. Both moving and humorous, it's a historical spy story with themes of belonging and empowerment, appealing to middle-grade readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603910

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Weng Wai Chan

About the Author

Weng Wai Chan was born and grew up in Singapore. She now lives in Auckland with her husband and three children. Lizard's Tale is her first book.