Book Series · 10 Books

My Life Books

In order from My Life as a Book to My Life as a Billionaire.

The My Life series is a set of 10 chapter books by Janet Tashjian, published between 2010 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.

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
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

My Life as a Book
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$1899
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

My Life as a Book

By Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator)

A reluctant reader's summer takes a twist with camp, secrets, and unexpected adventures.

224 pages· 24,454 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Derek Fallon’s summer plans of mischief are dashed when his parents send him to Learning Camp. Labeled a 'reluctant reader,' Derek must face his aversion to books. Amidst new friendships, he stumbles upon a family secret that could change everything. Will Derek uncover the truth and find adventure in unexpected places? Dive into a summer filled with surprises and self-discovery.
In reading order

My Life Series

10 books · Published 2010–2021

#1
My Life as a Book
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1899

My Life as a Book

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

A reluctant reader's summer takes a twist with camp, secrets, and unexpected adventures.

#2
My Life as a Stuntboy
#2 in Series
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$1498

My Life as a Stuntboy

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

A boy becomes a stunt double, faces embarrassment, and risks losing his pet monkey.

#3
My Life as a Cartoonist
#3 in Series
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$1348

My Life as a Cartoonist

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013

Derek's plan to help a new classmate backfires, leading to stolen ideas and school humiliation.

#4
My Life as a Joke
#4 in Series
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$1498

My Life as a Joke

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Twelve-year-old faces mishaps and middle school chaos, seeking to feel grown-up amidst comedic disasters.

#5
My Life as a Gamer
#5 in Series
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$1398

My Life as a Gamer

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Derek's dream gaming job turns into a surprising challenge.

#6
My Life as a Ninja
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1348

My Life as a Ninja

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Can Derek solve the mystery of the school graffiti and become a hero?

#7
My Life as a Youtuber
#7 in Series
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$1348

My Life as a Youtuber

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Derek juggles Youtube dreams and keeping his monkey, Frank, from leaving. Can he solve both challenges?

#8
My Life as a Meme
#8 in Series
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$1348

My Life as a Meme

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

A viral meme turns Derek into the joke. Can he confront the creator?

#9
My Life as a Coder
#9 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1797

My Life as a Coder

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

A laptop without Wi-Fi challenges Derek to code his own games. Can he master tech to play?

#10
My Life as a Billionaire
#10 in Series
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$1797

My Life as a Billionaire

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Winning the lottery brings Derek unexpected challenges and anxiety.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the My Life series?

There are 10 books in the My Life series. It began with My Life as a Book in 2010, and the newest book, My Life as a Billionaire, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the My Life books in?

Start with My Life as a Book and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the My Life books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which My Life book is the longest?

My Life as a Stuntboy (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 28,121 words (272 pages).

Which My Life book is the shortest?

My Life as a Billionaire (Book #10) is the shortest at 20,876 words (224 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring My Life to life.

01

Janet Tashjian

Author
02

Jake Tashjian

Illustrator

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