Shai & Emmie Star in to the Rescue! (Shai & Emmie #3)

by Quvenzhané Wallis (Author) Sharee Miller (Illustrator)

Shai & Emmie Star in to the Rescue! (Shai & Emmie #3)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Shai & Emmie

Best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom, plan a benefit concert to help stray animals in this third novel in the Shai & Emmie series from Academy Award-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

Shai, Emmie, and the rest of the student orchestra are busy preparing for a benefit concert to help stray pets--a cause near and dear to Shai's heart. So when she finds a tiny bunny alone in her backyard, Shai is determined to do what her mom would do: rescue the bunny and find it a good home! But the bunny rescue project is far more work than she imagined, and soon Shai doesn't have any time left to practice for the benefit concert...

Select format:
Paperback
$6.99

Find books about:

More books in the series - See All

School Library Journal

Gr 2-4—Shai volunteers to head up her orchestra's benefit concert for homeless animals. Meanwhile, her veterinarian mother heads out of town and a mystery creature keeps appearing in her family's garden. Suddenly, Shai finds herself with a long to-do list and important decisions to make. The text is simple enough for children beginning to read longer chapter books independently: it could serve as a great bridge between early and middle grade chapter books. The plot is divided into scenes as opposed to chapters, which could serve as a teaching point for children unfamiliar with theater and film. Readers will relate to Shai and Emmie's friendship and the musical aspects of this book, namely the need to practice in order to improve. Also worthy of note is the lesson Shai and Emmie learn about the different needs of wild animals versus pets. VERDICT Another installment that will hook young readers and keep them coming back for more.—Katie Darrin, Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"Readers will relate to Shai and Emmie's friendship and the musical aspects of this book, namely the need to practice in order to improve. Also worthy of note is the lesson Shai and Emmie learn about the different needs of wild animals versus pets....Another installment that will hook young readers and keep them ­coming back for more."—School Library Journal "June 2018"
Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis knows a thing or two about creating memorable characters. For her feature film debut, Beasts of the Southern Wild, she was nominated for an Academy Award. Shortly after, she received a Golden Globe nomination for her work as the title character in Annie. She has also appeared in 12 Years a Slave, The Prophet, and Fathers and Daughters. Quvenzhané is a daughter, a sister, a model, a singer, a dancer, an actress, an author, a student, and a pet owner. She has many talents and is always willing to try something new. She lives in Louisiana with her family. She is the author of the Shai and Emmie series and A Night Out with Mama.

Nancy Ohlin is the author of Consent; Always, Forever; and Beauty. She is also the author of the Shai & Emmie series with Quevenzhané Wallis. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Nancy divided her time between there and Ohio. She received a BA in English from the University of Chicago, and she lives in Ithaca, New York, with her family. Learn more at NancyOhlin.com.

Sharee Miller is an illustrator living in Brooklyn. She grew up on the island of St. Thomas before leaving to study at Pratt Institute in New York, where she earned a BFA in illustration. Though she remained in New York, she is still very much inspired by the colors and patterns of St. Thomas. Learn more at ShareeMiller.com.
Classification
-
ISBN-13
9781481458894
Lexile Measure
740
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date
January 15, 2019
Series
Shai & Emmie
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV031040 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
JUV045000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Chapter Books
Library of Congress categories
Friendship
Rabbits
African Americans
Family life
Schools
Wildlife rescue
Orchestra

Subscribe to our delicious e-newsletter!