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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. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls flat on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip that causes him to lisp all day, and his plans for a monster-truck party turn into a bouncy house disaster. Why isn't being in middle school as great as Derek imagined? Thankfully, with a little help from his friends -- and, ironically, a Toys for Tots fundraiser -- things seem like they could start shaping up at last.My Life as a Joke by Janet and Jake Tashjian is a Christy Ottaviano Book
About the Author
Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who's been writing books for children for fifteen years. Her first novel Tru Confessions was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The Gospel According to Larry is a cult favorite and Fault Line is taught in many middle and high schools. Her novels My Life As a Book, My Life As a Stuntboy, and My Life As a Cartoonist are all illustrated by her teenage son, Jake. Their collaboration continues with My Life As a Ninja coming April of 2017.Janet lives with her family in Los Angeles, enjoying her respite from the long Boston winters. When she isn't writing, she's rewriting. Learn more about her and all her books at JanetTashjian.com!Janet has been doing school visits for fifteen years; you can email her at spatulaproductions@mac.com for details.Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @JanetTashjianConnect with her on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJanetTashjian/ Sticker Girl: https://www.facebook.com/Stickergirlbook/? fref=tsCheck out her YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/janettashjianBe sure to check out Janet's newest book, Sticker Girl! http://www.stickergirlbook.com/
