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Sunwing picks up the tale of Shade, a small bat eager to reunite with his father and protect the world from peril.
In this adventure, the menacing jungle bat Goth plans to wipe out sunlight. Shade must navigate danger, use his quick wit, and rely on the bond between son and father to outmaneuver the threat.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kenneth Oppel
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