Growing up in 1960s Hong Kong, a young girl dreams of becoming a writer in spite of conventional limits placed on her by society and family. Based on the author's childhood.
The joy of summer Somersault A bowl of Dan Lai Home again Braiding my hair My Ba Ba, the tailor The wish My Ma, rebel of the Yeung family Our next-door neighbor Mrs. Ho Thousands of colorful flags Typhoon Tofu quilt Letter writer Report card First cup of coffee Flower market Jade Street Mr. Wong's wonton stand Mr. Hon I wish, I wish Bargain Street What I want to be Toss and turn Big dream My books The punishment Secret wish Gossip Forty If Uncle Three Wong Tai Sin Temple Turnaround Mr. Lee My diary Tram ride Lucky mirror My new name