{"product_id":"9781250755179","title":"My Life as a Stuntboy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy Life as a Stuntboy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Janet Tashjian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Life as a Stuntboy\u003c\/i\u003e is the follow-up to the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMy Life as a Book\u003c\/i\u003e starring the irrepressible Derek Fallon. Janet and Jake Tashjian’s award-winning My Life series, praised by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e as “a kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun”, follows the coming-of-age misadventures of middle-grader Derek Fallon in school and through his attempts to follow his bliss. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDerek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to be a stuntboy 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of the first will be utterly delighted by this sequel and anxious to see what Jake will turn up as next.” —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a great package for kids, especially those like Derek who don't think they like to read.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Another fun, emotionally resonant read for the Wimpy Kid set and beyond.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Rhode Island Children's Book Award ML (2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250755179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Macmillan Young Listeners","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40721940775118,"sku":"9781250755179","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_28dc8526-1649-41a7-afc4-62221e351f72.jpg?v=1641101105","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250755179","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}