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Apr 26, 2010 Betsy rated it really liked it

Let us now sit back and consider what the ultimate boy/girl middle grade novel would contain. By which I mean, the novel that perfectly balances out the stereotypical vision of what boys like in a book versus what stereotypical girls like in a book. You see these stereotypes referred to all the time. "Oh, boys won't read anything with a pink cover." "Oh, girls won't pick up a book unless there's some romance in it." Phooey. Boys read Babymouse all the time and girls dig Diary of a Wimpy Kid. If Let us now sit back and consider what the ultimate boy/girl middle grade novel would contain. By which I mean, the novel that perfectly balances out the stereotypical vision of what boys like in a book versus what stereotypical girls like in a book. You see these stereotypes referred to all the time. "Oh, boys won't read anything with a pink cover." "Oh, girls won't pick up a book unless there's some romance in it." Phooey. Boys read Babymouse all the time and girls dig Diary of a Wimpy Kid. If the book is strong, the premise believable, and the characters well developed then you're gonna have fans of all sorts, regardless of gender. That's sort of how I approach The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. It's been a while since I found a book that can truly be called genderless (in that it has wide appeal across the board). Sure, you might have a few folks avoid it because there appears to be a Star Wars reference on the cover, but c'mon. It's a finger puppet of Yoda. That's funny stuff. You can't help but appreciate it, regardless of whether or not you're a fan of guys holding light sabers in outer space. Basically, funny books are the most requested books in the children's rooms of libraries and the most difficult kinds of books to recommend. With Origami Yoda I don't think I'll have a lot of trouble getting this into the hands of kids. The premise sells itself.

Tommy comes right out with his dilemma on page one. "The big question: Is Origami Yoda real? . . . It's REALLY important for me to figure out if he's real. Because I've got to decide whether to take his advice or not, and if I make the wrong choice, I'm doomed!" It's strange to think that Tommy would be this torn up over an origami finger puppet belonging to the school's biggest dork. But then he starts recounting for us the wonders of Origami Yoda's advice. It may not always be spot on, but it's certainly heads and tales more intelligent than Dwight, the boy who created the puppet and who voices him (poorly). Example: How do you get out of a potentially embarrassing situation when you're in the bathroom and you spill water on your pants so that it looks like you peed yourself? Origami Yoda says: "All of pants, you must wet." See? Strangely good advice. Of course, then Tommy starts asking Origami about Sara, the girl he likes, and the answer he receives leaves him conflicted. Believe the talking folded paper or consider it a hoax and play it safe? The book is filled with little drawings and sidenotes as different classmates weigh in on the Origami Yoda conundrum.

It's not as if author Tom Angleberger hasn't written children's books before. You just have to know how to find them. The first book of his that came to my attention was the great if too little lauded The Qwikpick Adventure Society (one of the rare books where you'll find happy kids living in a trailer park, and where one us a Jehovah's Witness). Alongside his other book Stonewall Hinkleman and the Battle of Bull Run, Tom was writing under his pseudonym "Sam Riddleburger". A cute name, sure, but it's lovely to see him finally embrace his true name with this, his best book to date.

Why is it his best? Well, there's how he tackles the character arc of Dwight, for one thing. Lots of books feature uncool kids, but very few are adept at pinpointing exactly why those kids are considered uncool. If you're reading the book from that kid's point of view then you will undoubtedly see how they're just an average person dealing with the cruel dealings of their fellow classmates. Then, once in a great while, you'll read a middle grade novel that separates the freaks from the geeks. A geek is someone who is usually punished for their extraordinary intelligence and lack of social skills. A freak is freaky. Fregley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books is freaky. And Dwight in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is also freaky. Think about what it would be like to go to middle school with Andy Kaufman and you've a vague approximation of Dwight's frame of mind. Even Dwight's name is a clue. In this day and age, characters with the name Dwight (think of the American version of the show The Office) are set apart from the pack. The difference is that in Origami Yoda, Angleberger invites you to ridicule and dislike Dwight as much as the other kids do, right at the start. Then he begins the slow, meticulous process of not only humanizing him, but also making it clear that just because you write someone off for being strange, that doesn't mean that other folks are going to do the same thing. It's a book that discusses tolerance of others in terms that kids are actually going to understand and be interested in. And that, to my mind, is what gives the book that little added lift it needs to set it apart from the pack.

Speaking of details, for such a seemingly obvious novel, there were lots of little details I enjoyed in it. For example, the fact that owning and enjoying the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack is considered uncool makes for a fantastic character detail. And nobody, but nobody, zeroes in on the cheesy stuff adults make and do like Angleberger. At certain points in the story you get a glimpse of the school's posters for the PTA Fun Nights. They're a horrific combination of bad puns, even worse clip art, and cheesy wordplay. And I won't even go into Mr. Good Clean Fun and Soapy the Monkey. I'll let you discover that little joy on your own.

Star Wars is forever, so I was a little sad to see American Idol references made in the book. Interestingly, while I feel that the first three Star Wars films are now and forever, American Idol is just a flash in the pan phenomenon that will date this text far faster than anything. Maybe if this book garners the right amount of attention they can change the text in the future to whatever pop hit television show is on the telly then. And honestly, I really do think that the book is going to stick around for a while. Kids who want funny books will grab it. It makes a rather striking companion to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, particularly when you take into account the interstitial drawings. Boys will like it, girls will like it, adults will like it, even educated fleas will like it. For a fun middle grade that dares to rise a little higher than the usual crop, place your bets on The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Or, in the words of the great warrior himself, "Enjoy book, you soon will."

For ages 9-12.

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Feb 01, 2010 Amy rated it it was amazing

There's always that one weird kid in school who has no idea that they're weird; all of the other kids can tell them that they're weird, but they just go on being weird, and Tom Angleberger really does a fantastic job of showing how there needs to be a weird kid in every school to shake things up and make everyone else question their own place in the food chain. This book was a breath of weird, fresh air, and I really enjoyed the multiple narratives and the way that the characters grew to underst There's always that one weird kid in school who has no idea that they're weird; all of the other kids can tell them that they're weird, but they just go on being weird, and Tom Angleberger really does a fantastic job of showing how there needs to be a weird kid in every school to shake things up and make everyone else question their own place in the food chain. This book was a breath of weird, fresh air, and I really enjoyed the multiple narratives and the way that the characters grew to understand themselves and each other through the proclamations of Origami Yoda. I'd take his advice any day. ...more

Jan 03, 2014 Carmen rated it it was ok

Recommends it for: Star Wars Fans who are kids or don't mind reading children's books

I was not a big fan of this book.

1.) I don't like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID format. The drawings in this book are extremely ugly and not pleasant to look at.

2.) The plot was rather lame, I thought. The kids 6th grade concerns (Can I muster up the courage to ask this girl to dance? How can I stop this dweeb from sitting at my lunch table) I found to be petty and annoying.

But I DID like the Star Wars references and the Yoda talking.

NOTE: THESE BOOKS IMPROVE. I kept reading the series and it got a lot

I was not a big fan of this book.

1.) I don't like DIARY OF A WIMPY KID format. The drawings in this book are extremely ugly and not pleasant to look at.

But I DID like the Star Wars references and the Yoda talking.

NOTE: THESE BOOKS IMPROVE. I kept reading the series and it got a lot better. Stay tuned for more details.

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Sep 05, 2015 Ivonne Rovira rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommends it for: everyone who remembers how hard it is to be different

Recommended to Ivonne by: Bill Wolfe

In a time not too long ago and in a galaxy located somewhere in the American Southeast,* there was a boy named Dwight, an incredibly unpopular boy adrift in a benighted middle school (as if there is any other kind). Like so many unpopular kids in middle school/junior high, Dwight doesn't get the social cues that other students inherently absorb and/or simply marches to his own drummer. And in the sixth grade, what crime is greater than being different — or really smart or passionate or artistic In a time not too long ago and in a galaxy located somewhere in the American Southeast,* there was a boy named Dwight, an incredibly unpopular boy adrift in a benighted middle school (as if there is any other kind). Like so many unpopular kids in middle school/junior high, Dwight doesn't get the social cues that other students inherently absorb and/or simply marches to his own drummer. And in the sixth grade, what crime is greater than being different — or really smart or passionate or artistic or kind-hearted or shy? The idiosyncrasies that will make for a creative and remarkable adult simply appear as unforgiveable faux pas amongst 12-year-olds.

But one day, Dwight introduces Origami Yoda, who acts as oracle amongst McQuarrie Middle School sixth- and seventh-graders. Dwight's friend — and I use the word loosely — Tommy is stumped about Dwight's finger puppet and constant companion. How can Origami Yoda be so prescient if Dwight himself is the class's most clueless member? The book begins with Tommy writing:

The big question: Is Origami Yoda real?
Well, of course, he's real. He's a real finger puppet made out of a real piece of paper.

But I mean: Is he REAL? Does he really know things? Can he see the future? Does he use the force?

Or is he just a hoax that's fooled a whole bunch of us at McQuarrie Middle School?

So Tommy compiles a collection of case studies to verify whether Origami Yoda is the real deal. These tales are humorous and at times — as Futurama would put it — touchingly pathetic. And the book features a cross-section of middle-school sub-cliques: sci-fi geeks, popular kids, jocks, clueless bullies, mean girls, the know-it-all snarky, and quiet, shy kids. And with each tale, we get a closer glimpse at Dwight, who, at first glance, appeared to be the most dimwitted and socially inept sixth-grader ever.

Aimed at 9- to 12-year-olds, Origami Yoda would thrill the heart of any adult who still remembers longings, confusion, stinging embarrassments, sorrows, and too-brief joys of middle school. I enjoyed the audiobook edition (barely over two hours of pure pleasure) which features an entire cast of narrators who make the book unforgettable. But those who read the Kindle or paperback editions will get the benefit of author Tom Angleberger's delightful illustrations. A hard choice, indeed!

You can read to discover Tommy's final scientific conclusion about Origami Yoda; however, as far as I'm concerned, Origami Yoda is REAL. And Dwight is a real treasure. I can hardly wait to start the sequel, Darth Paper Strikes Back.

* The grocery chain Food Lion, located in 11 states in the Southeast, is mentioned in Origami Yoda.

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REVIEW

"This 5 star review you must write." That would be the advice my own Origami Yoda gave to me. Since I believe in Origami Yoda, I am going to follow that advice.

In this imaginative middle grade book, sixth-grader Tommy presents his investigation into whether or not Origami Yoda is real. The book is written in a tween-friendly style with plenty of pencil drawings and funny blurbs in the margins. There are fun chapter titles and comments from Tommy's classmates. My eight-year-old brother has

REVIEW

"This 5 star review you must write." That would be the advice my own Origami Yoda gave to me. Since I believe in Origami Yoda, I am going to follow that advice.

Oh yes, and then there is Dwight. He is the creator of Origami Yoda who passes Yoda's advice on to the other kids. Dwight is the weird kid. Every class has one. He's the kid who acts really strange and doesn't care one bit what anyone else has to say about it. That's Dwight and I totally LOVED him for it!

If you are in the mood for a short and incredibly funny book, then give The Strange Case of Origami Yoda a spin. And when you finish reading, get some paper and start folding! There are instructions for folding your own Origami Yoda at the end of the story.

RATING

5 Plot

5 Characters

5 Attention Grabbing

3 Girlie Meter

4 Ending

22 TOTAL

5 STARS

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Aug 10, 2015 Jerry rated it liked it

The Good:When I was in school, I was usually known as the weird kid, thanks to my psychological condition and different sort of upbringing, so, I can identify with some of the characters in this book. It definitely has fun with Lucas' space opera, and some crazy moments are found within. Fans of kiddie books will definitely find plenty to love.

The Bad: I wasn't a big fan of the formatting; some pages had black text on a medium gray background, which was hard to read. The comments at the end of e

The Bad: I wasn't a big fan of the formatting; some pages had black text on a medium gray background, which was hard to read. The comments at the end of each "report" were cute at first, but got annoying after a while. The illustrations were okay, but, this book could have been even better if it had just been done in a traditional style.

Content Concerns:
• Sex: Kissing. 4/5
• Nudity: None. 5/5
• Language: Name-calling and euphemisms such as "bull-oney". 4/5
• Violence: Mild pratfalls, at worst. 4/5
• Drugs: None. 5/5
• Frightening/Intense Scenes: None. 5/5
• Other: It is mentioned that sixth graders go to a "R" film. 4/5

Conclusion: Now that Disney owns Lucasfilm, don't be surprised if this turns up as an Original Movie on the Mouse network. Though not bad, it still could have been better.

Score: 3/5

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Mar 27, 2011 Colby Sharp rated it it was amazing

Originally read 3/23/2012
Reread (second time listening) 4/13/2012

I loved it. This book is quickly becoming a favorite in my fourth grade classroom. I loved how each chapter was told from the point of a different character with comments from the main narrarator at the end of each chapter. I can't wait to read the sequel. May the force be with you.

Originally read 3/23/2012
Reread (second time listening) 4/13/2012

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Nov 26, 2014 brandy rated it did not like it

This story was a good book by Tom Angleberger. It is about an odd sixth grade boy, Dwight, he makes a yoda like the one from Star Wars out of paper. He convinces his friends that the Origami yoda he made can predict the future, or peoples thoughts. In reality, Dwight speaks for origami yoda and makes obvious predictions. When a friend mentions that his origami was just a worthless piece of paper he gets angry and rips it up. The friend gets upset with the fact that he made Dwight rip up his yod
This story was a good book by Tom Angleberger. It is about an odd sixth grade boy, Dwight, he makes a yoda like the one from Star Wars out of paper. He convinces his friends that the Origami yoda he made can predict the future, or peoples thoughts. In reality, Dwight speaks for origami yoda and makes obvious predictions. When a friend mentions that his origami was just a worthless piece of paper he gets angry and rips it up. The friend gets upset with the fact that he made Dwight rip up his yoda and so he makes his own origami yoda out of paper. However, he makes Dwight jealous because now he has his own yoda that's better. Dwight then sees that his friends yoda can't make accurate predictions like his. That leads up to a big fight between both of them. In my opinion I like Dwight's origami yoda more than his friends. ...more

Oct 25, 2010 Patrick F. rated it it was amazing

A friend recommended this book to me and this ended up being one of my favorite books. Origami Yoda is about a sixth grade class. There is a really strange boy named Dwight who has an Origami Yoda, and he wears it on his finger. In this book Origami Yoda spreads his wisdom to everyone who wants his help. But the big question is: is Origami Yoda real or is it just Dwight trying to play a prank. Tommy and his friends Kellen, and Harvey need to find out. If they don't something very bad could happe A friend recommended this book to me and this ended up being one of my favorite books. Origami Yoda is about a sixth grade class. There is a really strange boy named Dwight who has an Origami Yoda, and he wears it on his finger. In this book Origami Yoda spreads his wisdom to everyone who wants his help. But the big question is: is Origami Yoda real or is it just Dwight trying to play a prank. Tommy and his friends Kellen, and Harvey need to find out. If they don't something very bad could happen to Tommy ( read it and you'll find out ). I think that Tom Angleberger did a fabulous job and has a great imagination. I would give this book five stars because it had a good plot, and was very funny. If you like funny books, this is a good book for you. This is my favorite book that I have read this quarter. Don't be a holdout and join the good side of the Force! ...more

May 15, 2010 Afton Nelson rated it really liked it

The first thing I did when I saw this book with Yoda and a light saber on the cover was flip to the front to make sure George Lucas was getting his cut. He is.

Next I read the book, which has plenty of Star Wars references mixed in with 6th grade boys, some sports, awkward school dances, a bully, a jerk, a couple girls, and one strange boy who seems to be advising them all through the mysterious abilities of a home made finger puppet. By all appearances, it had the making of a perfect boy book. Something that the reluctant reader might pick up and enjoy when the only other books you can get them to read are Garfield comics compilations, Diary of a Wimpy Kids and Harry Potters.

The text is presented in handwriting style, so the book actually appears to be a home made casebook. There are even doodles and snarky comments scribbled in the margins from time to time.

But, would a real 6th grade boy read it?

Initially, no.

Despite Yoda and a light saber on the cover, my 6th grade boy showed no interest in reading the book. My 2nd grader, on the other hand, picked it up and wouldn't put it down for 30 minutes. Which is, I believe, a reading record for him.

Finally I begged, "Please help me understand what kinds of books boys like to read. Just read 30 pages and tell me what's wrong with it."

So he read 30 pages. The next morning I asked if I could return the book to the library.

"No. I think I want to show it to someone at school." He said.

He came home from school with a big smile on his face and 8 Yoda finger puppets, made using directions in the back of the book. He liked it. He loved it! "Is there a sequel." he asked.

The one issue I thought would make him shun this book, the fact that the premise of the book centers around whether or not the main character should ask the girl he likes to dance at the next school dance, apparently was not a problem.

I was certain 6th grade boys were NOT interested in girls yet and would never be interested in asking one to dance.

I guess I was wrong.

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Dec 18, 2015 Randee rated it it was amazing

The only books I've read from the 'juvenile' section of the library of late has been the Wimpy Kid series. It makes me laugh and entertains me just as much as any 'adult' book (just as I often like books that are labeled YA--labels can be so misleading.) When a woman in one of my book clubs, whom I admire (and it bears noting that she is a teacher and probably has a grasp on children's books) named this as one of her favorites of 2015, I knew I had to check it out. I got a copy from the library The only books I've read from the 'juvenile' section of the library of late has been the Wimpy Kid series. It makes me laugh and entertains me just as much as any 'adult' book (just as I often like books that are labeled YA--labels can be so misleading.) When a woman in one of my book clubs, whom I admire (and it bears noting that she is a teacher and probably has a grasp on children's books) named this as one of her favorites of 2015, I knew I had to check it out. I got a copy from the library (there must have been 10 separate copies on the shelf which indicated to me that this was, indeed, popular) and just finished reading it.

I loved it. It is so much more than cute, funny and charming. It's all those things but I think it is also profound in a very simple, fundamental way. If I had a child, I would want them to read this and talk about it. It isn't the least bit preachy but it allows the reader to think deeper about human behavior without being stuffy. It has a nice balance of nice and naughtiness....just like most of us kids are. I think anyone from 9-99 would enjoy this and I might even buy some copies to give out to my friends as gifts! Btw, thank you, Ivonne, for pointing me towards a wonderful read!!!!!

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Mar 30, 2010 Paula rated it it was amazing

...The Strange Case of Origami Yoda 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 on audio - a cast of five actors impersonate Tommy, Kellen, Quavondo, Sara, and resident skeptic Harvey with varying degrees of believable immaturity. Hearing the way each actor interprets each kid's Yoda imitation is particularly entertaining. The four boys I ferried to and from a field trip on Tuesday hung on ever ...The Strange Case of Origami Yoda 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 on audio - a cast of five actors impersonate Tommy, Kellen, Quavondo, Sara, and resident skeptic Harvey with varying degrees of believable immaturity. Hearing the way each actor interprets each kid's Yoda imitation is particularly entertaining. The four boys I ferried to and from a field trip on Tuesday hung on every word, bemoaning Harvey's snide comments and trying to guess the impact of Yoda's cryptic utterings.

Full review (audio version) on Pink Me: http://pinkme.typepad.com/pink-me/201...

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Jun 24, 2011 Jessica rated it really liked it

This is a wonderful little book! I don't know how else to describe it without giving anything away. But let me say this: it's for tweens (and up), boys would love it, and it's cleverly designed to look like a much-crumpled, doodled in, notebook. It's got all the best things about a "friendship drama" book, coupled with a fun little mystery.

Also, there are instructions at the end for folding your own Origami Yoda!

But can Origami Yoda tell the future?

Read the book you must!

Also, there are instructions at the end for folding your own Origami Yoda!

But can Origami Yoda tell the future?

Read the book you must!

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Jan 15, 2015 Zaz rated it really liked it

A strange case of a book with a powerful paper Yoda and very existential questions of young teenagers.

I'm probably not at all the target for this book and it felt that it was totally the case during the first chapters. I found the story lame, even if the format was interesting with the testimonies, the comments and the drawings. But after some time, the book grew on me and I was curious to see which questions the kids would ask, which answers Origami Yoda would give and how everything would fit

A strange case of a book with a powerful paper Yoda and very existential questions of young teenagers.

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Jan 24, 2011 Liz rated it it was ok

Will there be a pop quiz in science class? What should I do about this stain on my pants? Does that girl like me? These are just a few questions that Sara, Kellen, Tommy, and the rest of sixth grade ask the all-knowing paper wad that is Origami Yoda. However, there are unbelievers among them. Harvey in particular is out to prove that Dwight's paper creation isn't magic, but "magically pathetic."

This was an OK read, especially for fans of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and "Dork Diaries" series. But

This was an OK read, especially for fans of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" and "Dork Diaries" series. But I found the beginning to be a little slow for a kid's book, especially one that is only 140 pages, and most of that doodles. The characters take turns narrating chapters, which are designed (and fail) to read like case files, describing all the amazing "predictions" Origami Yoda makes at the hands of Dwight, a social outcast turned popular oddball. To his credit, the author does a good job capturing the sixth grade mindset, describing the awkwardness of school dances and cafeteria politics, but ultimately falls short as he banks on Star Wars culture and its token characters to carry his story.

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so far its pretty good but the only thing is that this book is not one story its choped up in these things they call cases that have to do with all dwight's freinds and how origamy yoda helps them out.thee characters are dwight,tommy,kellen,mike,sara,harvey,cassie,lance and origami yoda!this book starts out with this weird kid name dwight and a finger puppet origami yoda.dwight is that kid in scholl who you would want to keep your distance from.dwight dose face some problems with origami yoda bu so far its pretty good but the only thing is that this book is not one story its choped up in these things they call cases that have to do with all dwight's freinds and how origamy yoda helps them out.thee characters are dwight,tommy,kellen,mike,sara,harvey,cassie,lance and origami yoda!this book starts out with this weird kid name dwight and a finger puppet origami yoda.dwight is that kid in scholl who you would want to keep your distance from.dwight dose face some problems with origami yoda but most of it comes for this smart elic kid named harvey who is always calling people stupid and stuff like that.but over all i think I woulld give this book two even three stars.so if you read this book I hope you enjoy it :) ...more

You can analyze this in the wise tones of an "expert" who has a famous blog and "schmoozes" with the famous (doubt if she knows what the word means, I do, being a REAL New Yorker) and go on about its deeper meaning,its structure, etc ad nauseum, based on your less than a decade in the field.

I, being merely a humble worker in the trenches of children's librarianship for a quarter of a century, will apply the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) approach and sum it up for you:

I had a mom come in today loo

I, being merely a humble worker in the trenches of children's librarianship for a quarter of a century, will apply the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) approach and sum it up for you:

I had a mom come in today looking for something funny her older son, an avid reader, would love and I handed her this knowing he will not only like it, she will doubtlessly be in soon wanting the sequel.

And that's all you need to know as well.

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Aug 02, 2013 Mehsi rated it liked it

I heard a lot about this book on the internet (apparently there is/was a whole hype about it). I did like the book, but I don't get the hype. :P

Probably because I read it in Dutch, and the many things that have been Dutchified (Wilhelmina and some other things), I felt the story lacked something. The characters were flat, and sometimes also annoying. I did check things out on the internet (google books has a preview) and things just seemed to flow better. Guess I will be getting these in English

I heard a lot about this book on the internet (apparently there is/was a whole hype about it). I did like the book, but I don't get the hype. :P

I did like the little origami paper I had in my book (yeah for being the first one to borrow the book), and I made my own Yoda.

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Dec 15, 2011 Michele rated it liked it

I listened to audio for this book and it was an excellent audio--really pulled me through the story with multiple voices and the right sense of what next? I liked the chief narrator's character and the question he posed: Is Origami Yoda real? It is a thought-provoking book using the comedy of middle school voice. However, while there is a mystery of sorts, it is not nearly as strange as it is marketed to be. I do not think it would appeal to boys interested in Star Wars or aliens or mysterious h I listened to audio for this book and it was an excellent audio--really pulled me through the story with multiple voices and the right sense of what next? I liked the chief narrator's character and the question he posed: Is Origami Yoda real? It is a thought-provoking book using the comedy of middle school voice. However, while there is a mystery of sorts, it is not nearly as strange as it is marketed to be. I do not think it would appeal to boys interested in Star Wars or aliens or mysterious happenings. It is more of a slightly grittier Andrew Clements. ...more

This is an interesting book for Middle Schoolers about cliques and acceptance. Too bad it comes across as a poor man's Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Written in journal style, with drawings and illustrations interspersed throughout, the style alone was bound to incite comparisons. That is a shame, since the actual story is pretty killer. I appreciate that authors and publishers like to go with a sure thing (I remember the deluge of teenage vampire novels a few years back), but in this case it backfired. This is an interesting book for Middle Schoolers about cliques and acceptance. Too bad it comes across as a poor man's Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Written in journal style, with drawings and illustrations interspersed throughout, the style alone was bound to incite comparisons. That is a shame, since the actual story is pretty killer. I appreciate that authors and publishers like to go with a sure thing (I remember the deluge of teenage vampire novels a few years back), but in this case it backfired. ...more

Apr 25, 2010 Josh Newhouse rated it it was amazing

After having just reread this I bumped it up to 5 stars... it perfectly captures middle school life and even elementary... it hits the buttons perfectly for the characters... its just a great read and one of my favorites of the 300 plus I have read this year... plus every kid I have shown it to loves it!!!

This was a very fun book to read! I have overlooked it in the past but I finally decided to give it a try. It completely blew me away with the relatable main character, and the humor was good. I would recommend it to any Star Wars fan, and a fan of books to read just for fun.

Nov 25, 2015 Beatrix Haase rated it really liked it

I read this a long time ago. I found it while looking through books. I realy liked this book. It was funny and cute.

Jan 29, 2016 Kieran rated it it was amazing

My favorite thing is that it shows you how to make origami Yoda.

Nov 21, 2017 Alisha rated it really liked it

This is a pretty cute book for a middle grade audience. Star Wars fans may be a little bit disappointed that the only thing related to the movie franchise in this book is the Origami Yoda himself.

Tommy, a sixth grade boy, decides to compile the stories of advice his fellow classmates get from an Origami Yoda. He hopes to find out if he should follow Yoda's advice concerning a girl he likes.

This would be great for kids who enjoy humorous books or are reluctant readers.

This is a pretty cute book for a middle grade audience. Star Wars fans may be a little bit disappointed that the only thing related to the movie franchise in this book is the Origami Yoda himself.

Tommy, a sixth grade boy, decides to compile the stories of advice his fellow classmates get from an Origami Yoda. He hopes to find out if he should follow Yoda's advice concerning a girl he likes.

This would be great for kids who enjoy humorous books or are reluctant readers.

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Sep 06, 2017 River rated it really liked it

I Personally Enjoyed This Book.
It Had A Lot Of Twists And Turns Like The Characters Doing Strange Things And Harvey Creating His Own Origami Yoda. I Really Liked This Book, It's Very Detailed And Has Relatable Moments.
I Recommend This Book To Anyone Who Loves Science Fiction And Intresting Stories.
I Personally Enjoyed This Book.
It Had A Lot Of Twists And Turns Like The Characters Doing Strange Things And Harvey Creating His Own Origami Yoda. I Really Liked This Book, It's Very Detailed And Has Relatable Moments.
I Recommend This Book To Anyone Who Loves Science Fiction And Intresting Stories.
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Soooo my 4th grader badgered me to read this book because it's "REALLY GOOD." He read it twice and then read the next two books in the series the following day. IMO it's cute and funny while also acknowledging that boys this age are starting to experience feelings about girls. Soooo my 4th grader badgered me to read this book because it's "REALLY GOOD." He read it twice and then read the next two books in the series the following day. IMO it's cute and funny while also acknowledging that boys this age are starting to experience feelings about girls. ...more

This book caught my eye the first time because watching star wars has shown me that Yoda is very wise. So Yoda becoming a finger puppet didn't make much since but once I started it then the reasoning showed.If you like star wars or just looking for a quick book then read the strange case of origami Yoda. This book caught my eye the first time because watching star wars has shown me that Yoda is very wise. So Yoda becoming a finger puppet didn't make much since but once I started it then the reasoning showed.If you like star wars or just looking for a quick book then read the strange case of origami Yoda. ...more

I read this with my 9 year old son. When I say I "read" with him, I mean that we each read 3-4 chapters and then discuss. I really wanted to get my son out of his constant habit of reading either "Big Nate"or "Wimpy Kid" books, so I found this and pushed it on him. He resisted at first because he likes to stick with what he knows but he really enjoyed this book.

I think this book is pretty on par with other books targeted for this audience, mostly boys in grades 4-6. The draw that this series ha

I think this book is pretty on par with other books targeted for this audience, mostly boys in grades 4-6. The draw that this series has is that they are "Star Wars" based and that can be either be very good or very bad in my experience as a teacher because not all boys like "Star Wars". As a matter of fact, I have had experience with kids who reject any association with "Star Wars" simply because it is part of pop culture, which is a behavior shown usually in older students but kids are doing this at younger and younger ages because they think "it's cool" or "edgy" to reject the "norm". However, my son is the son of an original "Star Wars" fan. So he liked the book. As a reader myself, the book follows the formula that many other popular books before it follow. Not quite written as a full comic book but has plenty of pictures and interesting things on the page to make the reading experience shorter and more enjoyable. I will rate it a 4 based on my son's reaction to the book and his interest level, but nothing really new to the genre.

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Tom Angleberger artist-turned-writer. He is a columnist for the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia, and began work on his first book while in middle school. Tom is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell. He lives in Christianburg, Virginia. Tom Angleberger artist-turned-writer. He is a columnist for the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia, and began work on his first book while in middle school. Tom is married to author-illustrator Cece Bell. He lives in Christianburg, Virginia. ...more

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