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The Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine
- Author
- Henry Cole
- Narrator
- Giordan Diaz
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 6 September 2022
- Run Time
- 2 hours 17 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
What to expect
Sammy Shine’s life as Hank’s pet mouse was simple and quiet―until Hank’s brother sends Sammy up in a remote controlled airplane and loses control.
When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole new world; no longer does he live in comfort in his shoe box in Hank’s room. Now he’s lost in the woods with no way to get home, while a dangerous enemy lurks. Fortunately, a group of new friends, including a mouse, an injured crow, a newt, and a shrew, will help him find and repair his plane so he can try to get back home.
Inspired by a childhood experience, New York Times bestselling author Henry Cole offers this charming novel featuring adorable animal characters, an exciting adventure, and an action-packed plot.
Critics Review
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“An excellent fit for younger chapter book readers, who will hope this isn’t the last they’ll see of Sammy Shine.”
Publishers Weekly
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“Since Sammy is way too cute to fail, this amusing tale will serve well as an early chapter book or read-aloud.”
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Details
- Author
- Henry Cole
- Narrator
- Giordan Diaz
- Duration
- 2 hours 17 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212020442
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Synopsis
Sammy Shine’s life as Hank’s pet mouse was simple and quiet―until Hank’s brother sends Sammy up in a remote controlled airplane and loses control.When Sammy Shine’s plane takes off unexpectedly, he ends up in a whole new world; no longer does he live in comfort in his shoe box in Hank’s room. Now he’s lost in the woods with no way to get home, while a dangerous enemy lurks. Fortunately, a group of new friends, including a mouse, an injured crow, a newt, and a shrew, will help him find and repair his plane so he can try to get back home.Inspired by a childhood experience, New York Times bestselling author Henry Cole offers this charming novel featuring adorable animal characters, an exciting adventure, and an action-packed plot.
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