Bøger af Janet Tashjian

"Hannah Sharpe, an eleven-year-old cartoonist with Autism spectrum disorder, uses her curiosity, creativity, and amazing memory to investigate her family's newest Airbnb resident."--]cProvided by publisher.

My Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian's much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon, featuring illustrations by Jake Tashjian.Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can't use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games, he'll have to learn how to code them himself. Another unforgettable adventure awaits in Book 9 of the My Life series, this time involving tech and coding!Christy Ottaviano Books

Book 8 of the beloved My Life middle-grade series.

Derek Fallon becomes a ninja-in-training in Book 6 of the much-loved My Life series.

My Life as a Youtuber is the seventh book in Janet Tashjian''s much-loved My Life series--illustrated by Jake Tashjian--featuring the irrepressible Derek Fallon starting his own Youtube web series!Derek Fallon finally found something to get excited about at schoolΓÇöan extracurricular class on making videos! Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek canΓÇÖt wait to create his own Youtube web series. But he soon realizes Youtube stardom is a lot of work. On top of that, itΓÇÖs time for his foster monkey Frank to go to monkey college so Derek must scramble to find a reason for Frank to stay with his familyΓÇöif only a little while longer. Can Derek solve both problems at once? What if Frank became a part of Derek''s Youtube videos? Here''s another funny and thoughtful novel in the series that centers around most every tween todayΓÇÖs pastimeΓÇöYoutube! Christy Ottaviano Books

Reluctant reader Derek Fallon has expanded his taste in cartoons to the world of manga and anime.

Book 8 in the much-loved diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon.

Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime-to be a stunt boy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen starlet. After accepting the job he learns that he is the star's stunt double and must wear a wig! His friends are never going to let him live this down. If that weren't his only problem, his parents are threatening to give away his pet monkey, and his best friend just posted an embarrassing video of him on Youtube. Can life get any worse? Still the irrepressible Derek takes it all in stride and even manages to save the day.

Summer's finally here, and Derek Fallon is looking forward to pelting the UPS truck with water balloons, climbing onto the garage roof, and conducting silly investigations. But when his parents decide to send him to Learning Camp, Derek's dreams of fun come to an end. Ever since he's been labeled a "reluctant reader," his mom has pushed him to read "real" books-something other than his beloved Calvin & Hobbes. As Derek forges unexpected friendships and uncovers a family secret involving himself (in diapers! no less), he realizes that adventures and surprises are around the corner, complete with curve balls. My Life as a Book is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Derek Fallon lands his dream job as a professional video gamer testing out new games in Book 5 in the popular My Life series!Derek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime-to participate in a gaming company focus group and to test out a new video game called "Arctic Ninja." Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek thinks his gaming talents will be showcased. But he soon realizes that everyone has got him beat, including whiz kid El Cid. On top of that, school reading tests have begun and Derek feels doubly off his game. Isn't there anything he's good at? Find out in this hilarious middle-grade novel with cartoon illustrations. From Janet Tashjian, with illustrations by Jake Tashjian, comes another delightful standalone volume in the popular My Life series. Praise for the My Life series:"Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond." -Kirkus Reviews on My Life as a Stuntboy"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 on My Life as a Stuntboy"This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don't think they like to read." -Booklist on My Life as a StuntboyMore in the My Life series:My Life as a BookMy Life as a StuntboyMy Life as a CartoonistMy Life as a JokeMy Life as a GamerMy Life as a Ninja

Derek Fallon becomes a popular Youtuber in Book 7 of the much loved My Life series.

Derek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelve - he just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby. Why isn't being in middle school as great as Derek imagined? With a little help from his friends and a Toys for Tots fundraiser things could start shaping up.