Angleberger, T. (2010). The
strange case of Origami Yoda. New York, NY: Amulet Books.
Tommy has decided to research
Origami Yoda by making a case file of all the strange stories involving Origami
Yoda. He has each kid write their story
of how Origami Yoda helped them. Tommy
is trying to decide if Origami Yoda can actually predict the future and if he
should listen to his advice about asking a girl he really likes to dance at the
school fun night. Origami Yoda was
created (folded) by Dwight, a really weird guy at school. No one knows if it is Dwight giving the
advice or if Origami Yoda is really giving the advice. Tommy is determined to find out.
Anglegerger gives us a glimpse into
middle school angst and trying to find your place in the world of school. He does this by telling a story that has
Tommy looking for reassurance that the advice Origami Yoda is giving is
accurate. The book is created in a “case file” of stories Tommy is collecting
from other students who have gotten advice from Yoda. Some are sceptics and some believe. The books format and printing makes it look
like a journal of papers that are wrinkled and written by different
people. In the end we learn to take
chances and that sometimes we can find friends in unlikely places. This book is fine for upper elementary and up although I'm not sure how many high schoolers would read it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM-JN6D3cAo book trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA4VJbqFQuw folding origami yoda
Books in the series:
Darth
Paper Strikes Back
The
Secret of the Fortune Wookiee
The
Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett
Emperor
Pickletine Rides the Bus
Princess
Labelmaker to the Rescue
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