Long, long ago, when the world was new and strange, the sun decided to start racing across the sky. But on Earth, everyone was far from happy! The days were so short and there was no time to get anything done! People moaned. People grumbled. People complained. 'Someone ought to do something!' But no one did...until Maui came along with a plan! * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. * Text type - A play based on a traditional Maori legend. * Curriculum links - PE: Dance activities. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.