Derek becomes a ninja-in-training in Book 6 of the bestselling My Life series by Janet Tashjian Derek Fallon has expanded his taste in cartoons to the world of manga and anime. Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek has fun learning about all the cool aspects of ninja culture. When someone starts vandalizing their school with graffiti of a mischievous troll-like figure, these ninjas-in-training are convinced they'll be able to crack the case. But it turns out that being a ninja is a lot more work than they thought, and this adventure brings about new opportunities for Derek to embarrass himself. For once, can he be the hero that saves the day? Find out in the sixth illustrated installment of the beloved middle-grade series! A Christy Ottaviano Book Praise for the My Life series: "Give this to kids who think they don't like reading. It might change their minds." — Booklist , starred review "A kinder, gentler Wimpy Kid with all the fun and more plot." — Kirkus Reviews