My Life as a Stuntboy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780805089042)

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.

Author: Janet Tashjian
ISBN-10: 0805089047
ISBN-13: 9780805089042
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2011
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.65h x 5.67w x 0.94d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 146926 / My Life as a Stuntboy

Award: Rhode Island Children's Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
Booklist 10/01/2011 pg. 92
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2011
School Library Journal 11/01/2011 pg. 140
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 85 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author

Janet Tashjian is the author of acclaimed books for young adults, including The Gospel According to Larry, Vote for Larry, Fault Line, Multiple Choice and My Life as a Book. Disney adapted Tru Confessions into a television movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. Tashjian studied at the University of Rhode Island and Emerson College. She lives in California with her family.