Secrets of the Swamp

by Humphreys, Neil; Koon, Cheng Puay

• ISBN13: 9789814484169
• ISBN10: 9814484164
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-02-07
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd

Summary

Three brothers are supposed to go to a mangrove swamp to take pictures of horseshoe crabs for a school project, but they really just want to have some fun. They end up having more than just fun – they have the adventure of a lifetime.

In this humorous tale full of twists and turns, Alfie, Pacey and Luke discover many mysterious secrets of the swamp: up-close encounters with wildlife big and small, a spooky house and an underground staircase, plastic birds in a future world – and a strange little man with an ingenious plan…

Contains extra interactive content, including a free pull-out map, a word-puzzle and a scavenger quiz!

Published in partnership with Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks), Secrets of the Swamp is a rollicking kids’ adventure story that emphasises the importance of encouraging children’s relationships with nature, and our shared responsibility in nurturing the natural environment around us.

Author Biography

Neil Humphreys is Singapore’s best-selling author. His eight books have consistently ranked No. 1 on The Straits Times Bestsellers list. His latest title, Return to a Sexy Island: Notes from a New Singapore, was one of the most popular books of 2012. His two novels also received critical acclaim in the UK. A devoted father, he hopes to give children brighter, funnier books to read.

Cheng Puay Koon picked up a brush and painted faces and costumes from Chinese opera when she was only 10. Today, she is an international best-selling author and one of Singapore’s most in-demand illustrators. A national No.1 best-seller in both Singapore and Malaysia, her quirky illustrations in The Difference Between Malaysians and Singaporeans captured her engaging and popular style. Her award-winning illustrations have featured in diverse local and leading advertising agencies and MNCs. The dedicated mother of two girls just wants her illustrations to make children smile.