"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.

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• Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award Nominee (2011)
• POPULAR Readers’ Choice Awards for Fiction (2011)

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!

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