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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
My 9 year old insisted that I read it; cute, easy read. Fun series for boys. Mine is now obsessed with origami! :)
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Amulet Books, 2010
141 pages
Middle-Grade; Humor
4/5 stars
Source: Library
Read for Best Overlooked YA Book Battle.
This story is the investigation of Tommy, Harvey, and Kellen to see if the origami Yoda designed and voiced by Dwight is actually Yoda who can give help for the future. In order to discover the truth, Tommy gathers stories from his classmates in grade 6 before he decides to make a big decision based on Yoda's advice.
I was super excited about this book because it references Star Wars and I'm definitely a fan. Bonus: at the end of the book, there are instructions on how to fold your own Yoda! I didn't give them a try but they looked simple enough to follow. I loved the format of the book which is told in journal entries (plus illustrations by Kellen) from the various classmates to explain when Yoda gave good, bad, or cryptic advice.
I enjoyed meeting the classmates, who all had their unique voice and experience with Yoda. Dwight was probably the most compelling character for me. Despite being the creator of Origami Yoda, he didn't always follow his own advice, frequently ending up the butt of jokes and teased by the other students. Regardless, he marched to his own beat and ended up okay. Harvey is the skeptic who attempts to rain on Origami Yoda's parade but the ending is very cute and satisfying.
Overall: A very fast read looking at lives and motivations of a group of great kids; recommended for younger readers and those who like Star Wars.
Cover: I'm pretty sure Origami Yoda didn't have a light saber (although how cool would that have been?) but it signals who he is more effectively.
Amulet Books, 2010
141 pages
Middle-Grade; Humor
4/5 stars
Source: Library
Read for Best Overlooked YA Book Battle.
This story is the investigation of Tommy, Harvey, and Kellen to see if the origami Yoda designed and voiced by Dwight is actually Yoda who can give help for the future. In order to discover the truth, Tommy gathers stories from his classmates in grade 6 before he decides to make a big decision based on Yoda's advice.
I was super excited about this book because it references Star Wars and I'm definitely a fan. Bonus: at the end of the book, there are instructions on how to fold your own Yoda! I didn't give them a try but they looked simple enough to follow. I loved the format of the book which is told in journal entries (plus illustrations by Kellen) from the various classmates to explain when Yoda gave good, bad, or cryptic advice.
I enjoyed meeting the classmates, who all had their unique voice and experience with Yoda. Dwight was probably the most compelling character for me. Despite being the creator of Origami Yoda, he didn't always follow his own advice, frequently ending up the butt of jokes and teased by the other students. Regardless, he marched to his own beat and ended up okay. Harvey is the skeptic who attempts to rain on Origami Yoda's parade but the ending is very cute and satisfying.
Overall: A very fast read looking at lives and motivations of a group of great kids; recommended for younger readers and those who like Star Wars.
Cover: I'm pretty sure Origami Yoda didn't have a light saber (although how cool would that have been?) but it signals who he is more effectively.
Not what I'd typically read but I figured "why not". A cute yet strange read.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda was last month's selection for the Intergenerational Book Club that my sons and I belong to. Both my boys love this book series (Origami Yoda being book one¬ of the series) and I was curious to find out what the appeal was. And now I know. This book is a case file, written by Tommy, of his investigation to find out if Dwight's Origami Yoda is real. Is Yoda offering wise advice to Tommy and his classmates or is it just Dwight pretending that it's Yoda? Tommy lets two of his friends read and comment on the case file. One of friends just makes funny drawings in the margins - giving the book the same look as Dairy of a Wimpy Kid book, which of course kids love. The other friend does not believe in Origami Yoda at all and offers hilarious devil's advocate type notes at the bottom of Tommy's entries. I laughed out loud at some of his comments; they were really funny.
This was a great choice for book club. You can discuss whether or not you think Origami Yoda is real and why Dwight is so strange, among other things. We made Origami Yodas after our discussion which was fun for everyone. There are instructions at the end of the book or you can find easier versions online. We didn't have snacks this time but Cheetos would have been perfect. One incident that Yoda gives advice on in the book involves Cheetos.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is a fun and funny book that any kid will love, especially if they are a Star Wars or Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans.
This was a great choice for book club. You can discuss whether or not you think Origami Yoda is real and why Dwight is so strange, among other things. We made Origami Yodas after our discussion which was fun for everyone. There are instructions at the end of the book or you can find easier versions online. We didn't have snacks this time but Cheetos would have been perfect. One incident that Yoda gives advice on in the book involves Cheetos.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is a fun and funny book that any kid will love, especially if they are a Star Wars or Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans.
Goofy, like 6th graders often are. Somewhat true-to-life as far as the social dynamics go. A lot of the conversation rang mostly true, as least as far as I can remember from my days in sixth grade (long ago). I'm pretty sure the book design will be appealing to kids, and throwing Yoda into the mix makes it an even easier sell.
Nothing too heavy here, but not completely fluffy either. Me gusta!
Nothing too heavy here, but not completely fluffy either. Me gusta!
Great for tapping into your inner 6th grader! Fun stuff!!
I love that my ten year old loved this book, because I think it gave an accurate portrayal of what interactions of middle school kids can be like. He's not admitting to liking girls (yet, or at least to us), but I think this was a nice introduction to what is coming in his near future. :)
I thought this book was just fabulous. Funny, tender at times, and highly creative. I believe this will be a long-lasting beloved story!
I thought this book was just fabulous. Funny, tender at times, and highly creative. I believe this will be a long-lasting beloved story!
3 1/2 Sterne
Sehr süß, witzig, schräg und eine tolle Idee, von der ich mir an mancher Stelle mehr erhofft hatte. Trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen für einen kurzweiligen Lesenachmittag!
Sehr süß, witzig, schräg und eine tolle Idee, von der ich mir an mancher Stelle mehr erhofft hatte. Trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen für einen kurzweiligen Lesenachmittag!