A modern-day classic underdog story to share with middle graders alongside such favorites as Wonder, Holes, and Bridge to Terabithia.Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida.Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for ye...

In part 1 of Babies On Board, We follow Grumpy the Iguana, Little Mouse, Green Parrot and Mr. Squirrel head to the beach for a family beach day. It is here that they run into their old friend, Mr. Sea Turtle, as he waits for his children to be born. Babies On Board part 2 continues this story. Grumpy and friends head back to the beach only this time in the middle of the night. They have promised Mr. Sea Turtle that they will all help him make sure that when the baby sea turtles hatch from ...

This is a story about an Iguana who enjoys his daily routine. One day something happens to him that turns his life upside down. It is not until he meets a new friend that he is able to put his life back together and learn the meaning of true friendship.

My Life as a Stuntboy is the follow-up to the acclaimed My Life as a Book starring the irrepressible Derek Fallon. Janet and Jake Tashjian’s award-winning My Life series, praised by Kirkus Reviews 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.Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to be a stuntboy in a...

**Janet and Jake Tashjian’s award-winning My Life series, praised by Kirkus Reviews 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.My Life as a Book is the one that started it all...**Summer's finally here, and Derek Fallon is looking forward to pelting the UPS truck with water balloons, climbing onto the garage roof, and conduct...

In this page-turning follow-up to the modern-day classic Tangerine, an underdog kid from a troubled home navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.Paul Fisher is eager to leave his rich-kid private school and get back to Tangerine Middle, where he’d found acceptance as the goalkeeper of the War Eagles, the toughest soccer team in the county. First, though, he must survive the summer at home, where lightning s...

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Max comes a heartwarming, middle grade adventure story about a rescue dog, Brave, who befriends a troubled boy in the heart of Texas.Brave is a dog without a home. After surviving a hurricane in San Antonio, Texas, stray dog Brave is hungry and afraid. When twelve-year-old Dylan finds Brave, he’s feeling lost himself. Dylan can’t help but think they were brought together for a reason. But Dylan kno...

Grumpy has decided that it is time for him to go home for the Holidays. He plans to surprise his parents and little sister, who he has not seen in many years. Mr. Squirrel has helped Grumpy choose the perfect gifts to take with him for his family, and The Green Parrot has made sure that Grumpy has a bus ticket (and that he gets to the bus station on time). What will happen once Grumpy reaches his destination in the Florida Keys? Will his family be surprised to see him? You do not want to m...

Janet and Jake Tashjian’s My Life as a Billionaire is Book 10 in the much-loved 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 bringin...

Grumpy The Iguana and The Green Parrot set sail on the "PARDON ME." What starts out as a relaxing day of fishing and friendship turns into a crazy chain of events that leaves them both exhausted and lost at sea. Join us as we follow our favorite dynamic duo, The Green Parrot and Grumpy the Iguana. This is an adventure you do not want to miss.

Little Mouse has many fears. His biggest fear is the Big Black Cat that lives in the park. He has other fears too, like being alone and not being part of a family. He wants to feel safe and cared for. He is, after all, just a little mouse trying to survive the dangers that come from being vulnerable in this great big world. Enter Grumpy the Iguana, The Green Parrot and Mr. Squirrel, who have decided to make Little Mouse a part of their family and present him with a very special gift called...

My Life as a Coder is the ninth book in Janet Tashjian's much-loved, diary fiction My Life series starring reluctant reader Derek Fallon.Derek Fallon receives an exciting new gift--a laptop! But there's a catch: it has no Wi-Fi so he can't use it for gaming. If he wants to play computer games, he'll have to learn how to code them himself. Another unforgettable adventure awaits in Book 9 of the My Life series, this time involving tech and coding!**C...