My Life as a Gamer
Apr 2015 · The My Life series Book 5 · Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
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Can Derek's gaming talents help him level up in the real world?
My Life as a Gamer follows Derek Fallon as he gets the chance of a lifetime—to participate in a gaming company focus group and test out the new video game "Arctic Ninja." Joined by his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek believes he'll finally have a chance to showcase his gaming prowess. But he soon realizes that everyone, especially whiz kid El Cid, has him beat. To make matters worse, school reading tests have begun, leaving Derek feeling even more off his game. As he struggles to find his niche, Derek wonders: is there anything he's truly good at?
Janet Tashjian's hilarious and relatable novel explores the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and finding one's place in a humorous and heartfelt way. Perfect for reluctant readers and video game enthusiasts, this installment in the popular Derek Fallon series will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
My Life as a Gamer follows Derek Fallon as he gets the chance of a lifetime—to participate in a gaming company focus group and test out the new video game "Arctic Ninja." Joined by his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek believes he'll finally have a chance to showcase his gaming prowess. But he soon realizes that everyone, especially whiz kid El Cid, has him beat. To make matters worse, school reading tests have begun, leaving Derek feeling even more off his game. As he struggles to find his niche, Derek wonders: is there anything he's truly good at?
Janet Tashjian's hilarious and relatable novel explores the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and finding one's place in a humorous and heartfelt way. Perfect for reluctant readers and video game enthusiasts, this installment in the popular Derek Fallon series will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
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4.9
17 reviews
Dustin
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October 13, 2015
Such a fun and thrilling series! I can't put these books down! This 5th book in the series seems to be the last, unfortunately, but each has brought more thrilling and funny events - and hopefully more to come!
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Will Longfellow
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November 1, 2014
I think these books are awesome and good for kids way better than watch TV all day!
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Felda Rebutoc
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January 10, 2015
I like this series I can't wait for the new one!
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About the author
Janet Tashjian is the author of the popular My Life series including My Life as a Book, My Life as a Stuntboy, My Life as a Cartoonist, and My Life as a Joke, as well as the Einstein the Class Hamster series, illustrated by her son, Jake Tashjian. Jake and Janet live in Studio City, California.
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