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My Life As a Cartoonist by Janet Tashjian (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100805096094
ISBN-139780805096095
eBay Product ID (ePID)143613375
Product Key Features
Book TitleMy Life As a Cartoonist
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicSocial Themes / Special Needs, School & Education, General, Social Themes / Friendship
IllustratorYes, Tashjian, Jake
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJanet Tashjian
Book SeriesThe My Life Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." -- Booklist, starred review on My Life as a Book "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 "A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review on My Life as a Book "Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve." -- School Library Journal on My Life as a Book, Praise for My Life as a Book : * "Give this to kids who think they don't 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 Kinney's '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 don't 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, My Life as a Book : "Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." - Booklist , starred review "A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." - Kirkus , starred review "Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve." -School Library Journal My Life as a Stuntboy : "Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond." - Kirkus "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 don't think they like to read." - Booklist, My Life as a Book : "Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." - Booklist , starred review "A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." - Kirkus , starred review "Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve." -School Library Journal My Life as a Stuntboy : "Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond." - Kirkus "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 ler 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 don't think they like to read." - Booklist, Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve., My Life as a Book : "Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." - Booklist , starred review "A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." - Kirkus , starred review "Sure to engage fans of Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books as well as those looking for a spunky, contemporary boy with a mystery to solve." -School Library Journal My Life as a Stuntboy : "Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond." - Kirkus "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 ler 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 don't think they like to read." - Booklist, Praise for My Life as a Book : * "Give this to kids who think they don't 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 Kinney's '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 don't think they like to read." - Booklist, 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)., Fans of the first will be utterly delighted by this sequel and anxious to see what [Derek] will turn up as next., 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.
Grade FromFourth Grade
Series Volume Number3
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey DecimalF
SynopsisThere'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 Tashian., 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 .
LC Classification NumberPZ7.T211135Myc 2013
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