Rainbow Fish to the Rescue! by Pfister, Marcus

The second book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.

In this exciting adventure, Rainbow Fish is torn between his newfound friends and a lonely striped fish who is not allowed to join the group because he lacks a shiny scale. When a dangerous and hungry shark suddenly appears, Rainbow Fish must decide: Should he risk losing his new friends - maybe even his life - for the little stranger?

Author: Marcus Pfister
Publisher: Northsouth Books
Published: 01/26/1999
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.60h x 8.75w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781558584860
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 16646 / Rainbow Fish to the Rescue!


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/17/1995 pg. 229
Booklist 09/15/1995 pg. 176
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 41 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/1995 pg. 1029
School Library Journal 09/01/1995

About the Author
Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at the Art School of Bern, he apprenticed as a graphic designer and worked in an advertising agency before becoming self-employed in 1984. His debut picture book, The Sleepy Owl, was published by NorthSouth in 1986, but his big breakthrough came six years later with The Rainbow Fish. To date, Marcus has illustrated over 65 books, which have been translated into more than 60 languages and received countless international awards. He lives with his wife, Debora, and his children in Bern.