What This Book Is About
Superheroes Danger Dan and Gadget Girl are back, and this time they're taking to the skies! In this instalment of the beloved Secrets of Singapore series, the dynamic duo explore one of the world's most famous airports—Singapore's very own Changi Airport. But there's far more to this place than planes and passengers. Behind the gleaming terminals and the famous Jewel waterfall lies a world of hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Did you know that video game technology is used to screen baggage? That someone once lost a pet hamster inside the airport? That the taxiways have nothing to do with taxis, the runways have nothing to do with running, and the apron has nothing to do with cooking? Through a mix of comic-book adventure, fascinating facts, and colourful illustrations by Elvin Ching, this mother-daughter writing team (Monica Lim and Lesley-Anne Tan) turns a familiar local landmark into a place of wonder. Every page reveals a surprising detail that will make kids look at Changi Airport with completely new eyes the next time their family flies somewhere.
Available at Popular bookstores, Kinokuniya, and the Singapore National Library.
Why UWC Chose This Book
As an international school in Singapore, UWC values books that connect students to the place they live. Many UWC families pass through Changi Airport multiple times a year, yet few children (or adults) know the extraordinary engineering, history, and logistics that make it work. This book transforms a routine experience into a learning opportunity, encouraging the kind of curiosity about the everyday world that UWC's inquiry-based curriculum is built on.
The non-fiction format is equally important. International school curricula require students to read and analyse informational texts from an early age, and this book makes that practice feel like fun rather than homework. The comic-book storytelling style, combined with real facts and local context, builds both reading comprehension and a sense of pride in Singapore's achievements—something especially meaningful for students who call this city home, even temporarily.
Reading Level Guide
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Perfect difficulty. Engaging for early independent readers. The comic format and familiar setting make every page accessible.
An easy, comfortable read. Good for building speed and learning fun facts about Singapore.
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