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Highlights
- Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime--to be a stunt boy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen starlet.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.2" Paperback
- 288 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: My Life
Description
About the Book
Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek's chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork.Book Synopsis
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.
Review Quotes
"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 LiteratureAbout the Author
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.