mirrors
the pentagonal mirror and two other stories
from the author of the crossing of times and a little book on the mighty fate comes a collection of fairytales that will enchant mesmerize and make the entire family think about key issues facing the environment and society . three culturally distinct fables blend cross generational messages in the pentagonal mirror and two other stories by tan lye huat . rewarding on so many levels these rich heartfelt stories bring keen observations and an elegant presence to a few stark realities like social injustice and challenges to the environment . in one moment tender and the next bold measure for measure these stories pulse with energy heart and integrity . a young malay boy keeps the prime minister out of harms way with the help of a mutant time machine the adventures of a mild mannered cat trigger a wild chain of events and in the final fable four magical mural paintings bring to life a group of warriors that save a small village from over eager developers .