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Series: My Life as a…


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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 28, 2013
by Janet Tashjian, illustrated by Jake Tashjian

"This entertaining read leaves some provoking questions unanswered--usefully. (Fiction. 9-12)"
Cartoonist Derek grapples with a perplexing association between disability and bullying in this stand-alone sequel to My Life as a Book (2010) and My Life as a Stuntboy (2011). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 11, 2011
by Janet Tashjian, illustrated by Jake Tashjian

"Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond. (Fiction. 9-14) "
In this satisfying stand-alone companion to My Life as a Book (2010), 12-year-old Derek Fallon thinks landing a job as stuntboy for megastar Tanya Billings must be as good as it gets. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 6, 2010
by Janet Tashjian, illustrated by Jake Tashjian

"A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot. (Fiction. 10-14)"
Twelve-year-old Derek—a notoriously reluctant reader of everything but Calvin and Hobbes—would rather set the grass on fire with his sister's old sunlamp than tackle his summer reading list. Read full book review >