the strange case of origami yoda series in order

In Angleberger’s work, an origami puppet version of the mentor teaches sixth grade students in lead character Tommy’s class as to how to navigate the nuances of the world, from relationships to pop quizzes. As we all know, Yoda is the all knowing little elf-like dude who trains Luke Skywalker in the art of the Force. Now I know 'Origami Yoda' isn’t quite Star Wars per se, but it serves as the perfect example as to how to use copyrighted (that word sounds wrong) figures for creative uses. Read more of my reviews at Holy Han Solo, I can’t believe I missed Star Wars Reads Day! In belated honor of the day, I checked out Tom Angleberger’s 'The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.' Add those fun touches to a sweet and funny story, and you get an instant favorite. There are even directions to make an origami yoda. The pages are made to look crumpled, there are doodles in the margins, and each character has his own font. There are so many elements of the novel which will appeal to young readers. The characters are torn between their gut reactions to his strangeness and feeling guilty about how they treat him.

I felt a particular fondness for Dwight, the oddball who is so socially unaware that he can't help but alienate people. The kids in the class face realistic issues, ones that I see playing out in my own sixth grade classroom each day, so readers will definitely relate. Could this folded paper have mystical powers? Somehow the advice is always perfect, despite the fact that Dwight is completely clueless. The weirdest boy in school, Dwight, carries a small paper puppet and uses it to offer advice which solves the problems of his classmates-predicting a pop quiz, repairing a damaged reputation, and providing a variety of romantic guidance. This case study, written from the perspective of a class of sixth graders, attempts to discover if Origami Yoda is real. Put down whatever you're reading and pick up THE STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA, the most delightful middle grade novel I've read in ages.

The strange case of origami yoda series in order