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My Life as a Gamer (The My Life series, 5) Paperback – April 3, 2018

by Janet Tashjian (Author), Jake Tashjian (Illustrator)
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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

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    8 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Book 5 of 11
    The My Life
  3. Print length
    288 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    750L
  7. Dimensions
    5.2 x 0.75 x 7.6 inches
  8. Publication date
    April 3, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    9781250143686
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1250143686
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“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 Jake will turn up as next.” ―Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 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

About the Author

Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who’s been writing books for children for over two decades. Her first novel Tru Confessions was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The Gospel According to Larry series is a cult favorite and Fault Line is taught in many middle and high schools. Her bestselling My Life As a Book series is illustrated by her son, Jake. They also collaborated on the Einstein the Class Hamster series.

Janet collaborated with fellow Macmillan author Laurie Keller on the chapter book series Marty Frye, Private Eye. Janet currently lives in Los Angeles and made her new home city the setting of the Sticker Girl series, which details the adventures of Martina who overcomes being shy with the help of her magical stickers that come to life.



Jake Tashjian is the illustrator for the My Life As a...series, including My Life As a Ninja and My Life As a YouTuber. Jake also created and illustrated the Einstein the Class Hamster series. He collaborates on his novels with his mother, author Janet Tashjian. He has also illustrated several books for the author P.T. Evans.

Fun fact: Jake is a visual learner. When Jake was in elementary school, he used to draw his vocabulary words on index cards. This later became the inspiration for the main character, Derek, in the My Life As series.

In 2016 Jake co-founded Workshop 2.0, a non-profit foundation to train and hire other young artists on the Autism Spectrum.

Jake grew up in Massachusetts and currently lives in Los Angeles. He is an avid surfer and filmmaker.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1250143683
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; Reprint edition (April 3, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781250143686
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250143686
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.75 x 7.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 607 ratings

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    Jake Tashjian is an illustrator of early chapter and middle-grade children's books. His books include the MY LIFE AS A BOOK and EINSTEIN THE CLASS HAMSTER series, which he collaborated on with his mother, the author Janet Tashjian.

    He also illustrated the EMOJI ADVENTURES, MINECAT, and STINKY STEVE series for Montage Publishing. He is a founding member of the nonprofit foundation Workshop 2.0 which published his first book as both author and illustrator, BOBBY IN THE LOBBY - part of the WHERE AM I? series.

    Jake currently lives in Los Angeles where he is an avid surfer and cartoon aficionado.

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    Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who’s been writing books for children for three decades. Her award-winning MY LIFE AS A...series is about a child with a reading disability. The ten-book series is illustrated by her son, Jake Tashjian, and has been translated into two dozen languages. Her EINSTEIN THE CLASS HAMSTER series is also a collaboration with her son. Her first novel TRU CONFESSIONS was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LARRY is a cult favorite and FAULT LINE is taught in many middle and high schools.

    Janet lives in Los Angeles. When she isn’t writing, she’s rewriting. Learn more about her twenty-seven books and her author visits at JanetTashjian.com.

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Barbara Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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For my grandson for Valentines. He will enjoy it I’m sure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
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Randy
5.0 out of 5 stars This is amazing . And has a cool plot this 😎 when iconic it out....my jaw litarly droped! You must read this nook
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Also all of the other books she has rote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sa mi
4.0 out of 5 stars It was a good read but was not the best of the series
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My fourth grader enjoys reading it. This is a great book for (3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th graders). Print is as always large and as usual few new vocabulary introduced in the book, and stick figures drawing on the side of each page. I would say if you are new to this series start with the first book. Anyway, without giving away too much plot I was say nothing major happens with the Monkey or the Dog, and I think most fans of the book wants to know more about the pets. I wish this book had more story line that reflects on dog's health, but it didn't. Derek is having fun with his new adventure each Saturdays, and he learns an important lesson on keeping secrets and important of keeping information confidential especially if signed and agreed upon it. His mom is still busy working next door at her clinic and dad is home a lot.
IT was a good read, and the only reason I didn't give five stars because the story could have developed more on the suspense on who leaked the information from the gaming company, or on Derek's dad's job hunt, etc. I hope there will be more books coming in this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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My 10 year old son really liked this book and he only really reads because he has to for homework lol but this one he actually read on his own time
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Amanda Bair
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious read for kids AND parents.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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My 4th grader LOVES this series! We have read them all.
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Kelly Mounts
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016
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I love the book I've read the whole series and I hope I get to see Derek again soon. It's a little too short but I think that is because I read it constantly. The most surprising thing about this series is that it is the 1 and only series that is better than a dairy of a wimpy kid.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for 2nd to 4th graders
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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My son is 9, in 3rd grade, and struggles a little with reading fluency, but he loved this book. He read it all in about a week and could easily understand the story. Highly recommended for boys and girls who love video games and their parents who just want them to read.
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S goff
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2023
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Brought for my 11 year old he said it’s a great book, didn’t have to nag him to read this one.
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Ryan James
5.0 out of 5 stars 7year old approved!
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2019
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My son loved the booked. Kept him away from the screen for a bit.
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Montserrat velazquez
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Reviewed in Mexico on July 27, 2018
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Me gusto el libro y llego en perfectas condiciones
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Samantha Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020
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My 8 year old loves this book and is already asking for the other books in the series. They are pretty well written and enjoyable - think Diary of a Wimpy Kid for the way it reads and is laid out.
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Lilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2020
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My 11 year old boy loved this book. He recommends it and I like to buy him books to encourage reading so will buy others in the series.
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