Janet Tashjianová píše pro středoškoláky a mladé dospělé čtenáře a zaměřuje se na témata dospívání a identity. Její styl je přístupný a poutavý, což čtenářům umožňuje snadno se vcítit do postav. Její díla často zkoumají složitost rodinných vztahů a hledání vlastního místa ve světě. Tashjianová mistrně zachycuje autentické hlasy dospívajících a nabízí příběhy, které jsou zároveň zábavné i podnětné k zamyšlení.
Derek Fallon znovu na scéně! Tentokrát se tenhle malý rošťák a odpůrce čtení a knížek zhlédne v parkouru. Při překonávání překážek v místním univerzitním kampusu ho zahlédne o něco starší Tony. Ukáže se, že pracuje u filmu jako kaskadér a nabídne Derekovi, aby zaskakoval za jednoho z herců. Jenže to nebude jen tak. Navíc má Derek strach, že mu seberou milovanou opičku, protože se o ni špatně stará, a zlobí se na nejlepšího kamaráda Matta, protože provedl něco, co se nedělá. Jak jen tohle dopadne?
Třetí díl humorné série Janet Tashjianové. Do třídy Dereka Fallona nastoupí nový kluk. Jmenuje se Umberto a je na vozíku. A protože Derekova rodina vychovává malou asistenční opičku jménem Frank, Derek chce vycvičit Franka pro nového spolužáka. Jenže Umberto o žádnou pomoc nestojí. Brzy si začne z Dereka utahovat a krást jeho nápady komiksy. Jak si s tím Derek poradí?
Léto je konečně tady a Darek už se nemůže dočkat, až bude házet pytlíky s vodou na pošťácké auto, lézt po střeše garáže, zkrátka vyvádět všechno možné. Jenže když se jej rodiče rozhodnou poslat na Vzdělávací tábor, všechny jeho sny se rozplynou. Darek navíc nenávidí čtení a knížky. Ale na táboře ho nečeká zdaleka jen otrava. Najde si nové kamarády, zažije spoustu dobrodružství a dokonce odhalí i jedno hrozivé rodinné tajemství.
Janet and Jake Tashjian’s My Life as a Billionaire is Book 10 in the much-loved, illustrated My Life series. Derek Fallon won the lottery and now gets to split over a billion dollars with a friend—the buying possibilities are endless—skateboards!, sneakers! video games!, a backyard skateboard park!!!—let the shopping begin. But Derek is soon challenged with new obstacles that he hadn’t thought of before. Having money to spend should make his life easier but it’s bringing with it lots of anxiety. It’s up to Derek to find a balance with his newfound wealth, and to consider the best ways to spend his money. Christy Ottaviano Books
Meet Sticker Girl Martina Rivera, a quiet kid with a remarkable secret: Her sticker collection comes to life! Adventures abound in this new middle-grade series by bestselling author Janet Tashjian. Stickers included! Martina Rivera has a remarkable imagination. But with two extroverted brothers at home, she’s always struggled to make a big impression on those around her. Life soon takes an exciting turn when Martina discovers the secret power of her sticker collection: They come to life! Among her magical sticker friends are Craig, a rambunctious talking cupcake; Nora, a karaoke-singing ladybug; and Lucinda, a very sleepy fairy. Will her new sticker friends help her overcome her shyness? Or will they get Martina in lots of trouble? Or both?! It’s time to meet Sticker Girl! Bonus feature: sticker sheet featuring all the magic stickers from Book 1 packaged with the book! A Christy Ottaviano Book "Tashjian introduces a smart, young Latina protagonist in a strong series opener for young readers . . . Readers will be eager for the follow-up adventures of Sticker Girl." —Kirkus Reviews Also in the Sticker Girl series: Sticker Girl Sticker Girl Rules the School
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. Why isn't being in middle school as great as Derek
imagined? With a little help from his friends and a Toys for Tots fundraiser
things could start shaping up.
Derek Fallon lands his dream job as a professional video gamer testing out new games in Book 5 in the popular My Life series! Derek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime—to participate in a gaming company focus group and to test out a new video game called "Arctic Ninja." Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek thinks his gaming talents will be showcased. But he soon realizes that everyone has got him beat, including whiz kid El Cid. On top of that, school reading tests have begun and Derek feels doubly off his game. Isn't there anything he's good at? Find out in this hilarious middle-grade novel with cartoon illustrations. From Janet Tashjian, with illustrations by Jake Tashjian, comes another delightful standalone volume in the popular My Life series. Praise for the My Life series: “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 “This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don't think they like to read.” —Booklist on My Life as a Stuntboy More in the My Life series: My Life as a Book My Life as a Stuntboy My Life as a Cartoonist My Life as a Joke My Life as a Gamer My Life as a Ninja
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.
