My Life as a Cartoonist [Paperback]

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 stripSUPER FRANK!
My Life as a Cartoonistfeatures illustrations by Janet Tashjian's son, Jake Tashian.

Cartoonist Derek grapples with a perplexing association between disability and bullying in this stand-alone sequel toMy Life as a Book(2010) andMy Life as a Stuntboy(2011). Kirkus 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

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

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

Fans of the first will be utterly delighted by this sequel and anxious to see what [Derek] will turn up as next. BCCB on My Life as a Stuntboy

This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek lóå