Synopses & Reviews
Theres a new kid in Derek Fallons class. His name is Umberto and he uses a wheelchair. Dereks family is still fostering Frank the monkey, and Derek thinks it would be great to train Frank to assist Umberto. But Derek quickly realizes that Umberto is definitely not looking for any help. Derek soon becomes the butt of Umbertos jokes. On top of that, Umberto starts stealing Dereks cartoon ideas and claiming them as his own. How did Derek get himself into this mess, and how can he find a way out before he is the laughingstock of school? The answer may very well be his cartoon strip—SUPER FRANK!
My Life as a Cartoonist features illustrations by Janet Tashjian's son, Jake Tashian.
Review
Praise for My Life as a Book:
* “Give this to kids who think they dont like reading. It might change their minds.” —Booklist, starred review
* “A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinneys ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve.” —School Library Journal
Praise for My Life as a Stuntboy:
“Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-moving plot and relatable protagonist make this stand-alone sequel a good choice for boys who, like Derek, would rather reach for a TV remote or game controller than a book.” —School Library Journal
“Fans of the first will be utterly delighted by this sequel and anxious to see what [Derek] will turn up as next.” —BCCB
“This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who dont think they like to read.” —Booklist
Praise for My Life as a Cartoonist:
"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)." -- Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
In Book Three of the popular My Life . . . series by Janet Tashjian, Derek Fallon's plan to help out a new classmate backfires miserably
There's a new kid in Derek Fallon's class. His name is Umberto and he uses a wheelchair. Derek's family is still fostering Frank the monkey, and Derek thinks it would be great to train Frank to assist Umberto. But Derek quickly realizes that Umberto is definitely not looking for any help. Derek soon becomes the butt of Umberto's jokes. On top of that, Umberto starts stealing Derek's cartoon ideas and claiming them as his own. How did Derek get himself into this mess, and how can he find a way out before he is the laughingstock of school? The answer may very well be his cartoon strip--SUPER FRANK
My Life as a Cartoonist features illustrations by Janet Tashjian's son, Jake Tashjian .
About the Author
Janet Tashjian is the author of many popular novels including My Life as a Stuntboy and My Life as a Book, both illustrated by her son, Jake Tashjian; as well as The Gospel According to Larry and For What Its Worth. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.