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The Sun Thief

By Alice Hemming
Series: Leaf Thief Series
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The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming brings back the charming character Squirrel, who is delighting in the long, sunny summer days. However, confusion arises when Bird decides to go to bed while the sun is still shining brightly. Squirrel finds this quite peculiar, as he believes... Read More
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Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end!

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The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming brings back the charming character Squirrel, who is delighting in the long, sunny summer days. However, confusion arises when Bird decides to go to bed while the sun is still shining brightly. Squirrel finds this quite peculiar, as he believes falling asleep when it's still light outside is unthinkable.

The mystery deepens as the sun seems to disappear earlier each night, leading Squirrel to suspect the handiwork of a sun thief. Determined to solve this mystery, Squirrel embarks on a mission to find the culprit. Along his journey, he encounters some fascinating nocturnal friends.

Thankfully, the sun eventually reappears, even if it doesn't linger for as long as Squirrel would like. This delightful tale invites readers to join Squirrel in an adventure filled with discovery and friendship.

Series: Leaf Thief Series

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    The Sun Thief
    The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming brings back the charming character Squirrel, who is delighting in the long, sunny summer days. However, confusion arises when Bird decides to go to bed while the sun is still shining brightly. Squirrel finds this quite peculiar, as he believes falling asleep when it's still light outside is unthinkable. The mystery deepens as the...
    By Alice Hemming
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702341267

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nicola Slater
  • Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 272.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 32

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