"Fil and Filippa: Story of Child Life in the Philippines" by John Stuart Thomson is a novel published in 1917. When an American narrator arrives in the Philippines for the first time, he meets two children, Fil and Filippa, who guide him through their island nation's history, customs, and home life. Through interactive discussions, the narrator discovers a land of natural resources, rich traditions, and distinct culture—"a string of pearls hanging from the golden Equator." Written during the American occupation, this educational story introduces young readers to Filipino childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)