The My Life series: My Life as a Book (Series #1) (Paperback)

from bookvine

Good. Derek hates to read but has three books to read over summer vacation. His veterinarian mom and artist dad are supportive but Derek is a handful. There is a mystery woven with the humor and challenges of life for the main character.

from RalphLagana

Pretty simple. If you like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, then you'll enjoy this book too. It's not as picture reliant or intensive as the Diary series. Instead it has doodles and scribbles of various words or actions within the margins. This is a good intermediate step for someone trying to we...

from howifeelaboutbooks

This was a quick read for me, but I think it would be an interesting read for younger kids who might not enjoy reading as much as I do. Derek is twelve years old, and hates reading and school. When summer comes, he's excited to have time to relax, do nothing, and goof around. Instead, his teacher...

from kikotomo

A quick, fun read. I would definitely recommend this book to elementary school students who are reluctant readers. The vocabulary illustrations in the margins are cute, but sometimes distracting. The plot was not incredibly deep, but it was entertaining enough.

from skstiles612

As a Language ARts and Reading teacher, my number one goal has always been to get students who think they don't like to read, to discover they do like to read. Often it is because they have no say in what they read. Other times it is because it is too difficult for them. Derek is like this, he li...