Our Amazing Heros
Ho Weng Toh
Singapore's Flying Tiger
By (author): Shawn Seah
Illustrated by: Patrick Yee
"Shawn Seah's Our Amazing Heroes illustrates how the deep roots of family history and enduring family values shaped the lives of local heroes. Their remarkable contributions to society remind us how family ethos, support and legacy inspire acts of courage, compassion, and leadership across generations."
Ng Yew Kang
President of Genealogy Society Singapore
"Our Amazing Heroes are stories of heroism, courage and honour in times of great hardship during the war in Singapore. Shawn Seah takes historical facts, brings them to life in compelling stories, and makes difficult topics accessible, and even inspiring, to young readers. Our Amazing Heroes conveys values of courage in the face of danger; compassion, kindness, and sacrifice during war; and resilience to overcome trying times. These are values that endure. The stories will connect with students and motivate them to believe that they can shape the world by reflecting on those who made a difference during a dark time in Singapore's history. War brings difficult challenges, but also reveals the best in humanity. I am delighted to support Shawn Seah's dedication and commitment to historical storytelling."
Dr John Kwok
Co-founder of Total Heritage and Prominent War Historian
A brave, young pilot fights for China against Imperial Japan during the Second World War. However, the end of the war does not bring peace, but civil war. Searching for a better life and a place to sink his roots, the Captain comes to Singapore and serves as a pioneer pilot in an airline that eventually becomes Singapore Airlines. That is none other than Captain Ho, Singapore's "Flying Tiger".
Who are Singapore's amazing heroes, the people who sacrificed so much during World War II? So, come and celebrate the people who have made a difference to Singapore, through their courage, service and kindness.
Readership: Children 3–8 years old and 6–12 years old.
