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Saving the Sun

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After a scorching day, the sun unexpectedly plunges into the ocean, leaving the world in an eerie twilight. Luna and her Poppa must embark on a creative adventure, enlisting the help of friendly dolphins, monkeys, and birds to restore the sun's fire and bring daylight back to Summer Island. This enchanting story celebrates teamwork, imagination, and the magic found in nature.
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Ideal for children who enjoy imaginative stories and tales about nature, friendship, and teamwork.

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In this stand-alone starring characters from Mending the Moon, Luna and Poppa set out on a second celestial rescue mission, finding fantastical solutions and enlisting an assortment of island creatures in their quest to return the fallen sun to the sky - and set it ablaze once more.

In this stand-alone starring characters from Mending the Moon, Luna and Poppa set out on a second celestial rescue mission, finding fantastical solutions and enlisting an assortment of island creatures in their quest to return the fallen sun to the sky-and set it ablaze once more.

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After an especially sweltering day, the ocean sparkles and twinkles so invitingly that instead of slipping beneath the horizon, the sun plunges into the ocean itself.

When the sun sinks and loses its fire, Luna and Poppa's yearly vacation on Summer Island suddenly goes dark. Luna knows the sun needs their help—the sky looks all wrong, and it's neither day nor night! But it's a big job to do all on their own.

To bring back daylight, they must think of creative solutions, seeking help from the local dolphins, monkeys, birds, and more. With the power of teamwork and imagination, can they find a way to return the sun to its rightful place, and set it ablaze once more?

This imaginative tale will enchant readers as Luna, Poppa, and their new friends of the sea, beach, and air rise to the challenge of fixing the sky once more and—literally—save the day.

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Starred review from BCCB: Pearl cleverly combines childhood logic and mythical magic to craft a folkloric tale perfect for young readers.

Kirkus Reviews praises: Poetic text paired with glowing illustrations creates a whimsical story of inventiveness and interspecies cooperation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781645679882

Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Page Street Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Emma Pearl was excited to continue Luna and Poppa's adventures from Mending the Moon (Page Street Kids) and thought it only logical the pair would save the sun next. Emma has traveled to over fifty different countries, including many beautiful tropical islands like the one in this story. Her love of storytelling began at a young age, spurred on by her relationship with her great uncle, renowned children's author Roald Dahl. She now lives in New Zealand with her family and their one-eyed cat, Penelope. Sara Ugolotti is a freelance illustrator of many children's books, including Mending the Moon (Page Street Kids). When she's not working, she also enjoys photography, travel, and cooking. Sara lives in Reggio Emilia, Italy, with her partner and their French bulldog, Murphy.

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