Haywire Histories: Twisted Temasek (Book 1)
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Sang Nila Utama saw a lion…or did he?
Come and experience the untold side of Singapore's past in this non-fiction series. The weird and wild history of our island nation is revealed in engaging stories that are sure to excite, shock and thrill readers of all ages!
In Twisted Temasek, discover obscure stories from Singapore's pre-colonial history, from Rajendra Chola I's adventure into a mermaid kingdom and Sang Nila Utama's arrival in Lion City to tales Singapore's early kings and legendary children like Hang Nadim and Radin Mas Ayu.
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Ng Yi-Sheng is a poet, fictionist, playwright, journalist and activist. He is the second-youngest winner of the Singapore Literature Prize, which he received for his debut poetry collection, last boy (2006). His publications also include Lion City (2020), A Book of Hims (2017), Loud Poems for a Very Obliging Audience (2016), Eating Air (2008) and SQ21: Singapore Queers in the 21st Century (2006).
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- Description
- About the Author
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Look inside the book  |  Get the E-book
Sang Nila Utama saw a lion…or did he?
Come and experience the untold side of Singapore's past in this non-fiction series. The weird and wild history of our island nation is revealed in engaging stories that are sure to excite, shock and thrill readers of all ages!
In Twisted Temasek, discover obscure stories from Singapore's pre-colonial history, from Rajendra Chola I's adventure into a mermaid kingdom and Sang Nila Utama's arrival in Lion City to tales Singapore's early kings and legendary children like Hang Nadim and Radin Mas Ayu.
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Ng Yi-Sheng is a poet, fictionist, playwright, journalist and activist. He is the second-youngest winner of the Singapore Literature Prize, which he received for his debut poetry collection, last boy (2006). His publications also include Lion City (2020), A Book of Hims (2017), Loud Poems for a Very Obliging Audience (2016), Eating Air (2008) and SQ21: Singapore Queers in the 21st Century (2006).
