My Life as a Stuntboy by Janet Tashjian - ISBN: 9781250010384
Paperback
Lights, camera, action! One boy’s stunt-double role becomes real-life chaos.

My Life as a Stuntboy

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    16 May 2017

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Summary

Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime - to be a stuntboy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen actress. 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, Derek takes it all in stride and even m…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781250010384
ISBN-10:1250010381
Author:Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian
Publisher:St Martin's Press
Imprint:St Martin's Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:16 May 2017
Weight:223g
Dimensions:197mm x 135mm x 23mm
Series:The My Life series
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Will thrill young readers.

“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 Jake will turn up as next.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don’t think they like to read.” –Booklist

“Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond.” –Kirkus Reviews

“Will thrill young readers.” –Children’s Literature

About The Author

Janet Tashjian

Janet Tashjian is the author of many popular novels including My Life as a Book, Larry and the Meaning of Life, Vote for Larry, The Gospel According to Larry, Fault Line, Multiple Choice, and Tru Confessions. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.

Jake Tashjian has been drawing pictures of his vocabulary words on index cards since he was a kid. He now has a stack of index cards taller than a house.

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