My Life as a Joke

My Life as a Joke is a humorous middle-grade novel by Janet Tashjian. It is the fourth book in the My Life series, which follows the adventures of Derek Fallon, a well-meaning but accident-prone boy.
In My Life as a Joke, Derek is trying to find his place in the world. He wants to be more mature and popular, but he can’t seem to get out of his own way. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip, and his plans for a monster truck party turn into a bouncy house disaster.
Derek is starting to feel like a joke, but he’s determined to turn things around. He decides to run for class president, but his campaign is derailed by a series of mishaps. However, Derek learns that it’s okay to be himself, even if he’s not perfect.
My Life as a Joke is a heartwarming and funny story about growing up and learning to accept yourself. It is a great book for middle-grade readers who are struggling with their own identity and self-confidence.