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Name: Welcome back, Sun
Author: Michael Emberley

During the dark months of "murketiden," from September to March, the story follows a Norwegian girl and her family as they try to hasten the arrival of spring. Their efforts bring hope and warmth into the long, cold season.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Michael Emberley

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