Most Popular Books by Janet Tashjian

Becky ist glücklich verliebt. Aber allmählich stellt sie fest, dass Kip ein Kontrollfreak ist, der Macht über sie haben will. Als er sie bei seinen Wutausbrüchen wiederholt verletzt, verlässt sie ihn. Aber als Kip sich geläutert zeigt, willigt sie in ein Treffen ein, das schwerwiegende Folgen hat.

Meet Sticker Girl Martina Rivera, a quiet kid with a remarkable secret: Her sticker collection comes to life! Adventures abound in this new middle-grade series by bestselling author Janet Tashjian. Stickers included! Martina Rivera has a remarkable imagination. But with two extroverted brothers at home, she’s always struggled to make a big impression on those around her. Life soon takes an exciting turn when Martina discovers the secret power of her sticker collection: They come to life! Among her magical sticker friends are Craig, a rambunctious talking cupcake; Nora, a karaoke-singing ladybug; and Lucinda, a very sleepy fairy. Will her new sticker friends help her overcome her shyness? Or will they get Martina in lots of trouble? Or both?! It’s time to meet Sticker Girl! Bonus feature: sticker sheet featuring all the magic stickers from Book 1 packaged with the book! A Christy Ottaviano Book "Tashjian introduces a smart, young Latina protagonist in a strong series opener for young readers . . . Readers will be eager for the follow-up adventures of Sticker Girl." —Kirkus Reviews Also in the Sticker Girl series: Sticker Girl Sticker Girl Rules the School

On summer break and avoiding his assigned reading list, Derek Fallon begins a mysterious adventure while trying to find clues to an incident in his past. After reading an old newspaper clipping about a teenage girl who drowned on Martha s Vineyard while she was babysitting him, Derek who was a toddler at the time and does not even recall the event becomes a detective in search of answers. As summer and his investigation comes to a close, Derek soon realizes that he hasn''t done the reading assignment his teacher gave him but that he has learned a valuable lesson: even though reading is hard, everyone needs stories. A fabulous, fast-paced choice for reluctant and avid readers alike, this book also includes drawings throughout.""De vacaciones de verano y evitando su tarea de lectura, Derek Fallon emprende una aventura misteriosa mientras busca pistasde un incidente de su pasado. Despues de leer un recorte de prensa viejo sobre una chica adolescente que se ahogo en Martha''s Vineyard mientras lo cuidaba, Derek quien en aquel entonces era apenas un nino y no recuerda nada del suceso se convierte en un detective en busca derespuestas. A la medida que se acerca el final del verano y de su investigacion, Derek se da cuenta de que no ha hecho la tarea de lectura que se le asigno pero si aprendio una leccion valiosa: aunque la lectura es dificil, todo el mundo necesita historias. Este libro de ritmo rapido es una opcion fabulosa para los lectores renuentes y los avidos igualmente e incluye dibujos a lo largo."""

Derek wird als Stuntboy für einen Film engagiert, und das an der Seite von Teeniestar Tanya Billings! Es stellt sich jedoch heraus, dass Derek die Stunts für Tanya übernehmen soll. Und um ihr ähnlich zu sehen, muss er eine Perücke tragen! Aber dann kommt es noch schlimmer: Auf YouTube taucht ein Film auf, der Derek dabei zeigt, wie er lautes Lesen übt. Ist das peinlich! Es scheint, als würde sein Leben schnurstracks in die Katastrophe führen. Aber Derek wäre nicht Derek, wenn er das einfach so hinnehmen würde.

Tommy Take Off the Fish! is a wacky and endearing picture book by bestselling children''s author Janet Tashjian and award-winning artist and animation director Stephen Holman, celebrating the joy of each child''s individuality. Tommy LOVES wearing his fish costume, not just to the aquarium but EVERYWHERE. His parents try to reel in his enthusiasm, but Tommy doesn''t feel the need to fit in. A loving and hilarious look at the wonderful lure of a child''s passionate imagination. Early readers will delight in the colorful, layered illustrations as well as the heartwarming story.

Marty Frye is not your ordinary sleuth. Marty Frye is a poet detective--he makes up rhymes as he solves small crimes. When his friend Emma''s diary is missing, Marty is on the case. When Katie''s flour is nowhere to be found, Marty tracks it down. And when the brand-new Action Chuck figures mysteriously vanish from the toy store, Marty unravels the mystery. Will there ever be a case too hard for Marty to solve? Or a word too impossible to rhyme?

Marty Frye, a seven-year-old who likes to read poetry and talk in rhymes, solves three separate mysteries for a classmate, a toy store owner, and his younger sister.

Twelve-year-old Derek Fallon has the opportunity of a lifetime--to perform stunts in a movie featuring a popular twelve-year-old star--but complications arise involving his best friend, a capuchin monkey, and Derek''s chronic inability to concentrate on schoolwork.