Darth Paper Strikes Back (Origami Yoda Books) (Origami Yoda)

by Tom Angleberger

This is the hilarious, clever and much-anticipated follow-up to the breakout hit, "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda". Tom is an exciting new voice in middle grade fiction. His spot-on portrayals of secondary school and the dynamics that exist between kids are realistic and humorous. He's definitely a rising author to watch. This is the fantastic book for boys and reluctant readers especially. Publishers "Weekly" said Tom's writing included 'spot-on boy banter,' "100 Scope Notes" called Yoda 'reluctant reader platinum,' and "Fuse No. 8" said, '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).' Lucasfilm is enthusiastically back on board with us for the second book. It includes instructions for making your own original origami Darth Vader. Darth Vader is the most popular "Star Wars" character, their 'Mickey Mouse' according to Lucas.

• ISBN13: 9781419700279
• Publish Date: 23 August 2011 (first published 1 March 2010)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Abrams
• Imprint: Amulet Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 176
• Language: English
• URL: http://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/books/childrens/9781419700279-darth-paper-strikes-back

Reviews

[inlibrisveritas]

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger Source: Purchased Publisher: Amulet Books Series: Origami Yoda #1 Edition: Hardcover, 145 Pages Genre: Middle Grade Humor Purchase:  Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Book Depository* *I receive a small monetary kickback from Amazon purchases Rating: 4/5
 
In my quest to  add more middle grade review the blog I immediately settled on this series and didn’t hesitate to grab this one I had the chance. I love Star Wars and I love it even more when it’s marketed towards kids, geeks shall inherit the earth, so it was a no-brainer that at some point I’d grab this.
 
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda is book filled with ‘case files’ about a group of sixth graders’ exprience with the Origami Yoda (and Dwight) and how it either helped them or harmed them. It’s a goofy tale that is incredibly fun to read but also has some great lessons about friendship and acceptance in it, and it even includes several problems I remember having in middle school.
 
Each incident is told by the person it happened to and is accompanied by doodles, some of which I adored. I loved the whole idea and just how caught up the kids are in Origami Yoda, it’s cute but it also bares some resemblance to the crazy stuff my classmates subscribed to. One of the best things about this one is that there is character growth for each character involved, despite it being such a short novel. The kids really gain some confidence and learn more about each other and themselves.
 
I recommend this to children and adults alike! It’s a short fun read, and it really seems like a great book to share with the family. Also it teaches you how to make a simple origami Yoda at the end! Who wouldn’t want to learn that?

[e_rodz_leb]

Review by 'B' (11 years old)

In order to encourage my kids to read this summer I promised to put their reviews in my blog. Hopefully you'll like them and tolerate the proud mama syndrome. So *roll drums here* this is B's first review:

This is one of the best books I ever read! It is a combination of case files put together by Tommy to decide if he should ask Origami Yoda an important question. It keeps you wondering if he is magical or not.

My favorite character is Tommy because he likes Sara very much and wants to know if she likes him. I wish there was an Oragami Yoda at my school so I could ask him stuff (I am going to sixth grade in August.) The more annoying character was Harvey because he didn't believe in Yoda at all and try to make one of his own. Dwight is just weird, but he doesn't know that he is.

I think that Dwight had a good plan from the beginning and it all works out at the end. I would recommend this book to other fifth graders like me. I'll read book two when it comes out.

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I also read the book to help my son with his review and I have to say that I like it! A quick and easy read!

[lizarodz]

Review by 'B' (11 years old)

In order to encourage my kids to read this summer I promised to put their reviews in my blog. Hopefully you'll like them and tolerate the proud mama syndrome. So *roll drums here* this is B's first review:

This is one of the best books I ever read! It is a combination of case files put together by Tommy to decide if he should ask Origami Yoda an important question. It keeps you wondering if he is magical or not.

My favorite character is Tommy because he likes Sara very much and wants to know if she likes him. I wish there was an Oragami Yoda at my school so I could ask him stuff (I am going to sixth grade in August.) The more annoying character was Harvey because he didn't believe in Yoda at all and try to make one of his own. Dwight is just weird, but he doesn't know that he is.

I think that Dwight had a good plan from the beginning and it all works out at the end. I would recommend this book to other fifth graders like me. I'll read book two when it comes out.

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I also read the book to help my son with his review and I have to say that I like it! A quick and easy read!