Views and Reviews

"Here’s what I liked about the comic:

The local setting was great – nice to see stories set in Singapore. The art was clear and simple, reminded me a bit of Gene Yang’s work in American-born Chinese. The story was fun, seemed suitable for young kids, with an educational element. This kid-friendly story about a group of intrepid young adventurers is filled with interesting tidbits about Singaporean culture and history, and is refreshing for its local setting and accessible art."

Sonny Liew
Comics Writer and Illustrator
www.sonnyliew.com

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"I enjoyed reading the story, and particularly like the interweaving of the history of Singapore into the plot. This is an indirect way of imparting National Education in the readers. The plot is fast-moving, and the target readers will, I am sure, find it a page turner as I did."

Associate Professor Ruth Wong Yeang Lam
English Language & Literature Academic Group
National Institute of Education, Singapore

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"I believe Rhaimie and Rizal did some research for this story - as they’d featured some interesting nuggets of information on Polynesian culture. I appreciate stuff like this, as it adds value to the entertainment."

Zer0 the Her0

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Dr Gayle Lundgren Whitson on the expanded role graphic novels can play in Singapore's educational landscape:

"This is very exciting and a niche area to be developed in the Singapore literary arena. Your graphic novel meets an important critical literacy need in the age group you’ve targeted as well as in the area of second language speakers – not only in Singapore but throughout the world. It is difficult to find age-appropriate materials for middle grade readers that provide the visual support, yet maintain high engagement and interest."

Dr Gayle Lundgren Whitson was formerly with the National Institute of Education's English Language & Literature Academic

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"I think the story, the case of the missing golden mask is a very exciting and thrilling adventure. It has a really good storyline and you wouldn't want to stop reading until you've reached the last page. Overall, MI-V is a very nice book and is definitely a must-read for all ages!"

Amirul Asyraf
Victoria School
Singapore

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"I enjoyed your work! I can see how much work went into it. Hats off to the writer and artist."

Sharon Ismail
Singapore

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"Well done! It reminds me of Scooby Doo minus Scooby but with a Singaporean twist."

Malini Rachel Fisher
Melbourne, Australia