It reads very smoothly and is a lovely tale of childhood friendship. It is a lesson in the importance of giving back to the world something of what we receive in our lives, of sharing with others, not only our dreams but also our tolerance and compassion.

 

- Meira Chand, novelist and former chairperson of Commonwealth Writers Prize

 

A charming story about a child's need for love and approval, the importance of family and the mystically
redeeming power of generosity.

 

- Dr Ken Spillman, award-winning Australian author of 'Love is a UFO' and 'Jake's Gigantic List'

 

Serene Wee's story is a microcosm of Singapore life, where a group of friends love their football and computer games. She brings alive the happenings in a Singapore family with wit and insight.

 

- Dr. N. Varaprasad, Chief Executive of National Library Board, Singapore

 

A good socio-cultural craft, its reader friendly language makes it easy for a reader to associate himself with the issues and nostalgic circumstances while engaging him with a wealth of experience of the Malay world.

 

- Mohd Pitchay Ghani, National Institute of Education and Nanyang Technological University