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In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren’t strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Origami Yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularity-crushing embarrassment with some well-timed advice. Dwight’s classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, he assembles the case file that forms...

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In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren’t strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Origami Yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularity-crushing embarrassment with some well-timed advice. Dwight’s classmate Tommy wonders how Yoda can be so smart when Dwight himself is so clueless. With contributions from his puzzled classmates, he assembles the case file that forms this novel.

 

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  • The Strange Case of Origami Yoda

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Publishers Weekly
“Is Origami Yoda real?” is the question that plagues sixth-grader Tommy and drives the plot of this snappy debut. From one perspective, Origami Yoda is a finger puppet that offers cryptic but oddly sage advice to Tommy and his classmates. From another, he is simply the “green paperwad” animated by Tommy's misfit friend, Dwight, who “wear[s] shorts with his socks pulled up above his knees” and stares into space “like a hypnotized chicken.” Compiling a series of funny, first-person accounts of Yoda's wisdom from his friends, Tommy hopes to solve this mystery to determine whether to trust Yoda's advice about asking a certain girl to dance. Angleberger peppers his chapters with spot-on boy banter, humorously crude Captain Underpants-style drawings, and wisecrack asides that comically address the social land mines of middle school. Tommy confronts the ethical dilemma of standing up for the weird kid and the angst of school dances: “My hands were shaking and my stomach was excited like the time my dad accidentally drove into a fire hydrant.” But with enigmatic counsel like “Cheetos for everyone you must buy,” Yoda keeps the mystery alive. Ages 8-12. (Apr.)
Richmond Parents Monthly
You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to love this book. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is funny and incredibly relatable. There are even instructions on making your own Origami Yoda (magic powers not included).
Sacramento Book Review
Angleberger’s book drips with silliness and charm, detailing the rise of a new urban legend, through the lens of those confusing and awkward days gone by. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is quick, it’s enjoyable, and it even includes instructions on how to make your own paper puppet prophet. What more could you want?
—Glenn Dallas
The Wall Street Journal
Mr. Angleberger's goofy entertainment is exactly calibrated to delight that cohort of boys who are old enough to notice girls but not quite brave enough yet to, you know, really talk to them.
—Meghan Cox Gurdon
Catherine McTamaney
A lot of people wish they could predict the future, but for the kids at McQuarrie Middle School, there's help. Granted, the predictions come from an origami finger puppet and are mouthed by one of the weirdest kids in school, but they still seem to come true. The real question is whether Tommy should take the advice of a folded piece of paper when it comes to asking out one of the nicest girls in his class. Tom Angleberger delivers a creative, eye-catching story through Tommy's case file," with chapters told in each of the characters' voices, as Tommy tries to determine whether the origami Yoda is a fake. The voices are unique and believable, including the quirky (if curiously appealing) Dwight, the creator of the origami Yoda. Reluctant readers will be attracted to the characters' doodles on each page. A fun, light read, recommended for early middle school. Reviewer: Catherine McTamaney
Children's Literature
Dwight can be strange at times, like the day he answered "Purple" every time Tommy asked him a question. But one thing he did is very intriguing. One day, Dwight created an origami Yoda that sat on his finger. This puppet can answer questions that predict the future—or can he? The problem is that Dwight can be clueless at times, but Origami Yoda always seems to have the right answer. That is what this book is all about. Tommy needs to know if Dwight's Origami Yoda will answer a very important question about a girl. This sixth-grade scenario is a little quirky, but very intriguing. This case file investigation will give all the information so the reader can use his or her reasoning abilities to figure out the truth about this Origami Yoda. The back of the book contains directions to make your own Origami Yoda. Reviewer: Nicole Peterson Davis
Barbara Feinberg
…a delightful first novel…Part of what drives the story is the question of Origami Yoda's credibility, but the other is our growing involvement in the friendships and crushes of Tommy and his pals. The most fascinating character is the eccentric and complicated Dwight. If he gives such spot-on advice as Yoda, why can't he listen to it? If he did, he "wouldn't seem so weird all the time," Tommy notes. Seeing how Dwight grows and matures is engaging and believable.
—The New York Times
Kirkus Reviews
Sixth grader Tommy has a dilemma: He doesn't know whether to trust the advice of Origami Yoda, who dispenses wisdom from his perch on the finger of mega-nerd Dwight. Tommy compiles this case file, written by himself and other students who have benefited (or not) from Dwight/Yoda's help, in an attempt to decide. Tommy's friend Harvey, a skeptic, comments on each story, and another friend, Kellen, illustrates. Yoda counsels students on everything from American Idol outcomes to overcoming fear of softball failure to what to do when you get a little water stain on your pants in just the wrong place. Though Tommy's not forthcoming, it's pretty easy to guess what he's uncertain about, but it's never easy to guess the next twist in this kooky charmer of a Cyrano mystery tale. The arch and dry (and sometimes slapstick) humor of Angleberger's first will keep the pages turning. The stories are presented in a different typeface from Harvey's comments and Tommy's, and the whole is designed to look like a battered journal, crinkled paper and all. A skewed amalgam of Wayside Stories and Wimpy Kid that is sure to please fans of both. (Origami Yoda instructions) (Fiction. 8-12)
School Library Journal
Gr 3–6—Sixth grader Tommy and his friends face gym class jitters, embarrassing nicknames, and considerable girl anxiety. They need the wisdom of a Jedi master just to make it through the day. When Tommy's weird classmate Dwight shows up at school with an origami Yoda finger puppet and suggests that Tommy and his friends check in with the Yoda when they have difficult situations to deal with or tough decisions to make. The Yoda's advice is so good that the friends can't imagine that it is coming from oddball Dwight and Tommy decides to investigate. Tom Angleberger's novel (Amulet Books, 2010) is Tommy's casebook. He documents his own interactions with Origami Yoda and asks his friends to contribute theirs as well. This works really well in the audio format. Five actors voice Tommy, Kellen, Quavondo, Sara, and resident skeptic Harvey with varying degrees of believable immaturity. The case is never resolved, and listeners are left to decide for themselves whether Origami Yoda is merely Dwight's dummy or if somehow the finger puppet is actually using the Force.—Paula Willey, Baltimore County Public Library, MD

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780810984257
  • Publisher: Abrams, Harry N., Inc.
  • Publication date: 3/1/2010
  • Pages: 141
  • Sales rank: 6,087
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 760L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.64 (w) x 8.34 (h) x 0.69 (d)

Meet the Author

Tom Angleberger
Tom Angleberger

Applying for a job as a newspaper artist, Tom Angleberger was mistakenly assigned to cover local government meetings. Fifteen years and countless town council meetings later, he is still writing instead of drawing, currently as a columnist for the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia. He began work on his first book while in middle school. Tom is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell. They live in Christianburg, Virginia.

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  • Posted January 20, 2012

    Awesome book!

    This is one of my favorite books ever! Tommy has a file of confrontations with Origami Yoda. He has to prove it is real. Please read. It is a good, rapid, intelligent, witty, and hard-to-put-down awesomeness. Best book ever!

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  • Posted October 14, 2011

    Great Book!!!

    Do you like Star Wars? Is one of your favorite characters from the series Yoda? Have you ever wondered does "the force" really exist? If you answered yes to any of these questions then strap yourself in and get ready to go to a galaxy far, far away? Well, actually not that far away and I guess it's not really another galaxy either. I guess I got a little carried away with all the Star Wars stuff. Anywho, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger is a quick read that will have you laughing out loud as you enjoy this tale of a middle school boy named Tommy who is trying to figure out if an origami puppet is really able to give sound advice. At the end of the book, there is even a diagram that shows how to create your own origami Yoda puppet. So grab your lightsaber (it will help you if you decide to read in the dark) and let the force be with you, young Jedi. Happy Reading!

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  • Posted May 14, 2010

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    Too Funny!

    This is a very cute, entertaining story. I think Mr. Angleberger has been spying on my middle school students because he totally "gets" the middle school mentality! The book is pure fun. Students that enjoy the Diary of the Wimpy Kid will most likely love this as well since it is done in the same light-hearted style.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 12, 2011

    Funny and unique- I laughed out loud!

    Creative theme, style, and artwork. The "case file" investivation was creative for each chapter. A quick entertaining read, and the kids love it- boys and girls. I've already purchased the sequel, Darth Paper.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 12, 2011

    YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!!!!!!!

    IF I COULD PICK MY FAVORIE BOOKS EVER IT HAS TO BE big nate dairy of a wimpy kid and the strange case of origami yoda. if you like humor ond a funny time this book is for you. its top FUNNY AND YOU WONT EVER BE SICK READING!

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  • Posted October 12, 2011

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    Good book for reluctant readers

    While walking through the bookstore my son spotted this book. He picked it up and started to read it immediately. Needless to say we left the bookstore with The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. My son was so entranced with this book he wanted to read it whenever he could. For some kids this is the norm. For my son, it's not. He is a reluctant reader. I'm forever on the hunt for books that I think he would like. This book was a success.
    The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is about a boy, Dwight who makes himself an Origami Yoda. Dwight brings his paper masterpiece to school and places it on his finger and starts talking in a strange voice. Well technically it's Dwight but the strange voice is Yoda's. Yoda starts to distribute advice to fellow students. When some of the advice Yoda dishes out works, more of his classmates seek out his help. This book is in the form of case files compiled by two of Dwight's classmates. Tommy thinks there is a distinct possibility that Origami Yoda can be real while Harvey believes it's all a bunch of hooey. The case files they put together are the stories and testimonies of Dwight's classmates.
    As I mentioned my son loves this book. I borrowed this book after he was finished reading so I could see for myself what was so great about this book. This book is funny. At times laugh out loud funny. Tom Angleberger definitely has a sense of humor and it shows through out this book. It also goes a bit deeper then humor. Dwight is an odd kid. He steps to the beat of his own drum. For that reason he gets picked on. Dwight gives some of the mean kids a taste of their own medicine by getting them back. Not necessarily by picking a fight but by using his head. This book encompasses themes such as being yourself, believing in magic, and peer pressure.
    I really enjoyed this book. If you know or have a reluctant reader you might want to give this book a try. It's a fun read. Also in the back Tom Angleberger includes instructions on how to make your own Origami Yoda. My son and I both tried it. I can honestly say, origami is not my thing. However I did have fun trying to make my own.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 6, 2011

    Fun for Kids and Parents

    My 8-year-old son and I just finished this book. We're both Star Wars fans, so when I saw it I thought it was worth a read. I must say that we're both a little sad that it's over...we looked forward to reading it every night. I would highly recommend it for grade-school kids, and parents looking for a fun book to share.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2011

    Fast to read and a whole bunch of fun!!!

    Great book i recommend it !!! P.S. Its funny too : )

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  • Posted February 13, 2011

    definitly a kids book

    this is definitly a kids book it has doodles and mini case files with pages that look like they were crummbled up and then un folded and makes it look lyk a lil journal....in the back there is a little step-by-step thing to show you how to make a origami yoda.ToNs oF LaUgHiNg tHiS BoOk iS DeFiNiTlY FoR AlL aGeS YoU wIlL bE LaUgHiNg yOuR BuTt oFf wItH SoMe oF ThE ThInGs thEy sAy iN ThIs bOoK <<<<<<<>>>>>>>

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  • Posted January 17, 2011

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    I have been on a hunt for a really cool book for the past three months. My favorite book is The Defense Of Thaddeus A. Ledbetter and finally I found that awesome book I have been looking for. Origami Yoda is so incredable you will laugh your eyes out. It is very much like Thaddeus Ledbetter in that it has case files and is easy and fun to read with doodles in the margins and all that kind of really cool stuff! I also loved the Wimpy Kid books and if you liked those books you will love this book! Get it and read it and laugh a bunch!!! Tex

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2011

    Really cute book

    My 8 year old just read it and I think he was a little sad the book was over. I just told him I would go look online for more Angleberger books after putting him to bed, and he said "Wake me up if there's other books!" I agree with other reviewers: bring on more Origami Yoda! A possible title, suggested by my son: Oragami Chewbacca!

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  • Posted January 1, 2011

    Great for all young Star Wars fans!

    My 10-year-old step son loves this book. He's a huge fan of Star Wars, and this made a perfect gift for him. Definitely recommend it to all SW fans!

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  • Posted June 20, 2010

    Hilarious this book is!

    My sixth grade son read this book in one day and laughed through the entire book. This is now one of his favorite books! He really enjoyed this one from start to finish. He wishes this was book 1 of many and was sad to not find another by this author. He even made his own Origami Yoda!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 25, 2010

    A good one for a 9 yr old.

    My 9 year old loved this book, thought it was funny. He breezed through it.

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  • Posted April 25, 2010

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    Charming little story this is......

    I was completely charmed by this book from start to finish. The whole book is constructed to look like a mystery case file, all written in the hand of a variety of students from McQuarrie Middle School. Narrated mainly by one character, named Tommy, we gain a little insight into the psyche of a sixth grader and the turmoils he/she is facing. Subjects that sometimes are a bit touchy, for them, are approached with a gentle humor that kids can identify with. Much in the spirit of the Wimpy Kid series, Mr. Angleberger has captured the essence of this new trend of kids lit perfectly! I recommend this title for kids of ALL ages, avid readers, reluctant readers, and Star Wars Fans everywhere!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2010

    great book

    recommend to kids 7-10 but also good for star wars fans!!

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  • Posted March 8, 2010

    to cute!

    This was recommended to me by an employee. I bought it for my 6 year old who fell in love instantly with it. She spent all weekend reading it out loud. Everyone in the family enjoyed the story, even my husband laughed at a couple of the parts. This was a great book!

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