I didn't really like this book because I found it boring and hard to follow. However, I liked the interesting twist towards the end of the book.
My Life as a Book (The My Life series)
By Janet Tashjian
Book 1 of 5 in the
The My Life Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 7 | S | 5.2 | 23929 |
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.
Publisher: Square Fish
ISBN-13: 9780312672898
ISBN-10: 0312672896
Published on 9/13/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
Book Reviews (52)
Summer's finally here and Derek Fallon is excited to doing crazy stuff everywhere! But when his parents sign him up for a Learning Camp, all his jumpiness and excitness comes to an end. But when he goes into camp, he makes many new friends and discovers that learning, is not so hard after all. Oh, and I forgot to say, he is called a "reluctant reader".
I really want to finish this book. I like how derek's mom helps him learn to learn his vocabulary, and she would be really sweet in real life!!!
I really want to finish this book. I like how derek's mom helps him learn to learn his vocabulary, and she would be really sweet in real life!!!
I want to read this book!
I like the main character Derek. He was funny and cool. The pictures on the side are great. I could look athe the pictures and tell what was going on. I really liked reading this book. Hope there is another one.
i loved this book. i loved the pictures in it too! it was a easy book to read but it was still fun. i would like to read it again
this book was really good. the pictures were fun to look at too
This book is easy to read. The illustrations on the sides of the pages are funny. It has a pretty emotional story line, but is written in a way that's not too bad for kids. While I was reading this book, I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen.
This is one of my favorite books! It is funny and cartoonish like diary of a wimpy kid while also a exciting mystery it is a great book