Recommended Book List for Schools
Emporium and Other Play
In this collection of short plays, Stella Kon continues her innovative use of simple, powerful English, to write serious drama in the confines of a classroom situation.She uses traditional motifs and themes to present challenging ideas.
“The Naga in the Swamp” can be seen as an allegory of recent Asian politics; “Emporium” and “Asoka” are takes on the story of Gautama Buddha. “Kumba Kumba”, set in the fabled Dreamtime, is about a non-conformist dreamer in conflict with his society. “In the Repair Shop” is about a good boy rebelling against his perfect parents.
$14.50
The Immigrants and Other Play
A novel combining action, romance, fantasy and mysticism. Eston, possessing superhuman powers, challenges modern Singaporeans to encounter their deepest selves. He confronts the confusion and violence of human life. Why is there suffering? Is there any meaning to life and to death? There are no easy answers, as Eston takes us on a journey which is ultimately one of spiritual beauty and power.
This novel won a merit prize in the Singapore Literary Competition of 1994. For a short extract please click here
$15.90
For Lower Secondary Levels
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