My kind of stories

The Golden Octopus, the tale of a boy who finds a magic pass that can teleport him to a variety of Hong Kong locations, was developed by the Chatteris Educational Foundation. "Absolutely," says Jack Weetman, a former English teacher with the Hong Kong Education Bureau and brother of the Chatteris CEO. Even 10 years ago, people "didn't read books on Hong Kong by Hong Kong authors," she says. Untapped market Claire Yates, founder of the Lion Rock Press bookstore, however, thinks that though Hong Kong-themed English books for young readers sounds rather niche, the category represents an untapped market. "I think it's pretty disgusting when teachers and parents are reluctant to take children on field trips, especially seeing that getting around is so convenient in Hong Kong," he says.