Book Series · 3 Books
In order from Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! to Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!.
The Shai & Emmie series is a set of 3 chapter books by Quvenzhané Wallis and Nancy Ohlin. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 140 pages.
3 books
From Academy Award–nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis comes the first story in a brand-new series about best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom. Shai Williams was born to be a star (or a veterinarian—and maybe a dentist). She attends a special elementary school for the performing arts, and her grandma Rosa and aunt Mac-N-Cheese are both actresses. So Shai is shocked when she doesn’t get the lead role in the third-grade musical. Instead, the part goes to the new girl, Gabby Supreme, who thinks she is better than everyone else. To add insult to injury, Ms. Gremillion has now asked Shai to help Gabby with the role. Shai reluctantly agrees and enlists Emmie to help, but Gabby isn’t going to make it easy. As opening night draws near, Shai discovers that making a new friend is sometimes like putting on a show—it requires dedication, patience, and lots and lots of practice.
There are 3 books in the Shai & Emmie series. It began with Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants!, and the newest book, Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg!, is the most recent.
Start with Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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