My Life as a Billionaire

My Life #10

by Janet Tashjian, Jake Tashjian (Illustrator)

Janet and Jake Tashjian’s My Life as a Billionaire is Book 10 in the much-loved, illustrated 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 bringing with it lots of anxiety. It’s up to Derek to find a balance with his newfound wealth, and to consider the best ways to spend his money.

Christy Ottaviano Books

Genres: Realistic Fiction, Middle Grade

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 6, 2021

About the author

Janet Tashjian is a middle-grade and young adult novelist who’s been writing books for children for fifteen years. Her first novel Tru Confessions was made into a critically acclaimed Disney TV movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The Gospel According to Larry is a cult favorite and Fault Line is taught in many middle and high schools. Her novels My Life As a Book, My Life As a Stuntboy, and My Life As a Cartoonist are all illustrated by her teenage son, Jake. Their collaboration continues with Einstein the Class Hamster coming in August.

Janet lives with her family in Los Angeles, enjoying her respite from the long Boston winters. When she isn’t writing, she’s rewriting.

Janet has been doing school visits for fifteen years; you can email her at spatulaproductions@mac.com for details.

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Reviews

[Coralinaae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aż sama zaczęłam się zastanawiać, co był zrobiła, gdybym wygrała tyle pieniędzy na loterii

[AMAO · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Life as a Billionaire (The My Life series Book 10)
by Janet Tashjian


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 bringing with it lots of anxiety. It's up to Derek to find a balance with his newfound wealth, and to consider the best ways to spend his money.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a creative way to give kids a chance to dream about endless possibilities, but also showing them the challenges money can bring. Derek's parents were patient and kind, and I loved that Derek and his dad build the skatepark together. Overall, the book was enjoyable. It was a tad slow in parts, and I seemed to enjoy it more than my son. I'm interested in reading another book from this series.

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for a series book, good use of vocabulary and an interesting storyline. A few pages in, I noticed all the white space and thought how nice it would be for a struggling reader. Turn the page and discover the main character struggles with reading and school in general.

[Shawna,first of her name,mother of kitties · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t just a book about someone winning the lottery. This shows money management, the importance of communication within a family, and the all around growth of each character. Another well loved book by my son who did start reading these out of order by mistake.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book! It hooks you from the cover! While it is a high AR level 5.6 all difficult vocabulary is paired with a cartoon picture that perfectly describes it. Great read for upper elementary and middle school boys and girls alike.

AR Level: 5.6
Pts. 3.0

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the tenth book of the series, Derek helps Matt’s brother Jamie as payment he gives him a lottery ticket. Yes, the lottery ticket hits and Derek finds out what it’s like to deal with wealth and power, and people liking you for what you can do for them.

[MaryAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Derek has incredible luck when his friend’s brother gives him a lottery ticket in lieu of the $40 he owes him. I enjoyed this book but the chance of this happening is zillion to one, so it didn’t feel realistic.

[Patrick]

I didn't get to read tho...

[Error · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah yes. The last one in the series. Another really great one, Although it is kind of short. Shorter than the rest. But still top 3 or 4. 9/10

[Nazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids and I loved this one!

[Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Star Rating:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It Was Funny To See That All The Winners Money Has Been Frozen And The Fact Derek Learned His Lesson About Money Spending!

[Perri Reurink · Rating 5 out of 5]

5th grade loved this but not more than my life as a gamer

[Layna Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how the parents are so surprised that their son won the lottery .I also like how he thinks that he is a grown up just because he signed his signature on the scanner.

[Florecita · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO GOOD

This book made me so happy! I showed it to my friends and they loved as much as I did!