A young Hakka arrives in Singapore, settles down, and findssmall successes. The good life is short-lived when the Japanese invadeSingapore and he loses everything.

He eventually makes a comeback because of Indian goldsmithsand Peranakan families. This is the never-before-told story of a family ofjewellers with a strong tradition of creating Peranakan jewellery.

Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled fromdistant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore?

In this series of fully-illustrated books, you’ll discoverour pioneers’ inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out forchildren before!

So, come and celebrate the people who have made a differenceto Singapore, through their hard work, service and sacrifice.