The Five Coins Margerie Williams

“One day, I hope that both of you can learn just how special the five coins are.”

What did Granddad’s words to twins James and Joy mean? How special can five dusty old coins be? The twins find out soon enough as the coins transport them through space and time to mysterious locales with terrifying beasts, ruthless villains and helpless souls.

Where on earth will the coins bring them to next? Will they be able to undo what they have done? Will they ever be able to get back home? Or will they remain lost forever?

A tale of puzzles and adventure, 
The Five Coins
 follows the journey of twins James and Joy after they receive an unusual gift of five unique coins from their late grandfather. In their attempt to share the coins, the twins unexpectedly discover that the coins aren’t mere coins but are gateways to strange exotic places and intrigue!

As James and Joy embark on their adventure with the coins, they discover the importance of working together and of being of “one mind” when they meet two very different people in Usta and Hashir, who both seek the twins’ help to return home. Who will the twins agree to help?


The Five Coins
 is one of five winners in the children’s chapter books and young adult fiction category of the “Beyond Words: Young and Younger” contest organised by the National Arts Council. “Beyond Words: Young and Younger 2011” aims to encourage the creation of high quality literature from Singapore that can potentially leave its mark across multiple media in the international marketplace.