INTERMEDIATE FICTION
Tashjian, Janet

My Life as a Cartoonist

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Jake Tashjian. Derek becomes the target of handicapped new-kid Umberto's bullying, adding to Derek's dislike of school. Even worse, Derek's passion for cartooning plays into the harassment. His parents and friends try to help, but ultimately Derek solves his own problem. A fast-moving plot, sympathetic (human and animal) characters, and cartoon marginalia offer something for everyone in Derek's third likable outing.

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