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Origami Yoda: Book 1
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In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda. If that weren’t strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and... read more
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If you have a reluctant reader or a 9-12 year old, run now out to the bookstore to buy this book. I found myself laughing at loud at this hysterical book! The book is presented in cases so each chapter is a student sharing their experience with Origami Yoda. The author's style and voice is so... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Dwight: An unusual sixth grader who has an origami Yoda finger puppet. Origami Yoda gives advice to people even though most people think the Dwight is not very smart or insightful. Dwight wears funny clothes, he is always getting into trouble, other kids tease him, and he likes to sit in holes in his back yard. A master of origami, Dwight makes an origami Yoda who can foretell the future . . . or can he?
- Tommy: The narrator of the story. He is a regular kid trying to figure out school and life. He has known Dwight for a long time because he is his neighbor. He writes the book with his friends as an investigation of origami Yoda.
- Kellen: Tommy's friend who adds drawings to the case file. He got help from Origami Yoda when his pants got wet in the bathroom.
- Quavondo (a.k.a. Cheeto Hog): Loves Cheetos. Received some great advice from Origami Yoda that helped to save his reputation.
- Harvey: Tommy's friend who is a 100% Origami Yoda naysayer. He frequently writes comments in the case file trying to prove that Origami Yoda isn't real.
- Sara: The girl who caused Tommy to begin his Yoda quest. She adds her story to the case file as well.
- Cassie: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Snider
- Lance
- Marcie
- Caroline
- Mrs. Calhoun
- Jennifer
- Rhondella
- Principal Rabbski
- Mr. Howell
- Miss Toner
Quotes edit
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“Origami Yoda saved my butt! That's when I started listening to Origami Yoda, and eventually a lot of other people did, too.”
Tommy -
“Q: Origami Yoda, how do you find the grenade launcher on the Arctic Level of Operation Death Rain? A: Read a book should you. Q: You mean like the hint book? That costs 15 dollars! A: No, a book like "The Hobbit".”
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA): Sponsors a Fun Night (dance) at school
First Sentence edit
The big question: Is Origami Yoda real?
Table of Contents edit
No table of contents, Just files
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Origami Yoda. (standard series)
Followed by Darth Paper Strikes Back.
This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Tom Angleberger (Author)
- Tom Angleberger (Illustrator)
- Jason Rosenstock (Illustrator)
Other Contributors:
- Melissa Arnst (Cover Artist) - (Cover design)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: March 1, 2010
ISBN: 0810984253
Page Count: 160
Publisher: Amulet Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: March 1, 2010
ISBN: 0810984253
Page Count: 160
Awards edit
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award (Finalist, 2012: Grades 3-6)
- Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist, 2011-12: Chapter Book)
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