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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
What a fun series! Glad my son picked these books up at a school book fair and we get to read them together. :)
4.5/5
After loving the hilarious antics of the kids in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, I knew I'd be picking up this sequel. How could I resist another Star Wars tinged, epistolary middle-grade humorous novel? Only someone made of much sterner stuff could do so!
The book dives right in to the story, forcing me to remember the characters and their relationships. Honestly I had forgotten main character Tommy's name and there were a few other relationships I had to think about. Luckily I soon got back in the swing of things and sped through the book. This new book introduces a new character, Darth Paper, created by Harvey who serves as an antagonist to Dwight and his Origami Yoda, leading to Dwight being threatened with expulsion from their public school. He would get sent to a reform school with the really bad kids.
Of course Tommy and his classmates do not want that to happen. Although they still think Dwight is a weird kid, his advice in the first book and onwards has been immensely helpful to them time and time again even when they don't always understand it. This is proven over and over again. Fortunately Origami Yoda seems to know all and the ending is happily resolved.
This book also features two origami projects: an emergency 5-fold Origami Yoda as well as the titular Darth Paper. Additionally there is also the introduction of a Star Wars game within the book, giving readers multiple projects to embark upon after finishing reading.
Overall: We have a very funny novel told in alternating perspectives by the different students as they work together to prevent Dwight's fate.
Cover: Works perfectly with the previous book and signals the dark side, which seems to prevail for much of the book.
After loving the hilarious antics of the kids in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, I knew I'd be picking up this sequel. How could I resist another Star Wars tinged, epistolary middle-grade humorous novel? Only someone made of much sterner stuff could do so!
The book dives right in to the story, forcing me to remember the characters and their relationships. Honestly I had forgotten main character Tommy's name and there were a few other relationships I had to think about. Luckily I soon got back in the swing of things and sped through the book. This new book introduces a new character, Darth Paper, created by Harvey who serves as an antagonist to Dwight and his Origami Yoda, leading to Dwight being threatened with expulsion from their public school. He would get sent to a reform school with the really bad kids.
Of course Tommy and his classmates do not want that to happen. Although they still think Dwight is a weird kid, his advice in the first book and onwards has been immensely helpful to them time and time again even when they don't always understand it. This is proven over and over again. Fortunately Origami Yoda seems to know all and the ending is happily resolved.
This book also features two origami projects: an emergency 5-fold Origami Yoda as well as the titular Darth Paper. Additionally there is also the introduction of a Star Wars game within the book, giving readers multiple projects to embark upon after finishing reading.
Overall: We have a very funny novel told in alternating perspectives by the different students as they work together to prevent Dwight's fate.
Cover: Works perfectly with the previous book and signals the dark side, which seems to prevail for much of the book.
The sequel to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, Darth Paper, much like the second movie of the original Star Wars trilogy, takes a dark turn when Dwight and Origami Yoda face expulsion from the junior high. Dwight's friends must compile a case-file to defend his actions and try to thwart Darth Paper's attempts to the contrary. This is just a great series for middle grade readers. Of course, being a fan of Star Wars is a plus as it will help you catch all the small nods to the franchise scattered throughout the book. I also love the multi-modal approach to Angleberger's books. In addition to traditional typed text, pages are filled with doodles and captions from the narrators.
I liked this even better than the first. I'll definitely be reading another one.
Tom Angleberger will delight readers once again in this sequel to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. His new novel (written again in the form of illustrated case files by a variety middle-school classmates)shows different perspectives on the situation of resident "weird kid" Dwight, who has been suspended from school and may be expelled. Dwight's advice-giving Origami Yoda finger puppet - which assisted his acquaintances the previous year - is now being challenged by the "Dark Side" in the form of a Darth Paper origami finger puppet wielded by the surly & aggressive Harvey. Harvey & Darth continue to provoke Dwight & Yoda until the green Jedi finger puppet is banned from school and Dwight's expulsion must be discussed & decided on by the school board. Protagonist Tommy, along with 14 friends, write down their defense of Dwight & Origami Yoda. The disturbance in the Force at McQuarrie Middle School comes to a harrowing climax as Tommy & Harvey face off in front of the School Board which is decided Dwight's fate. This middle-grade novel does an excellent job of balancing the funny and the serious, and representing the passion and creativity that people are capable of when they believe strongly in something.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an improvement on the first one as the main issue I had with the first was the fact that Harvey was a bully and never received any punishment for it. He's still a bully and the punishment wasn't as severe as it should have been, but at least he did see SOME consequences for his actions.
What I found interesting about this book is that it tackled a real issue in schools, namely that test scores are more important than letting kids express themselves through art or other creative ways. Because that's what Dwight does! (I mean, he's probably neurodivergent too but it's never explicitly stated) And that's what his friends appreciate about him. Kids need to be kids! So, having that explored in a kids book is a great teaching moment for both its target audience and adults.
What I found interesting about this book is that it tackled a real issue in schools, namely that test scores are more important than letting kids express themselves through art or other creative ways. Because that's what Dwight does! (I mean, he's probably neurodivergent too but it's never explicitly stated) And that's what his friends appreciate about him. Kids need to be kids! So, having that explored in a kids book is a great teaching moment for both its target audience and adults.
I originally read this Aug. 18, 2011, but did a re-read in prep for Fortune Wookiee. I'm glad I did. This is a great series.