by Quvenzhané Wallis (Author) Sharee Miller (Illustrator)
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...
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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
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