The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda #1)
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162 pages · Released Aug 7, 2012 · Abrams
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This is a lighthearted middle-grade mystery that celebrates friendship, acceptance of quirky personalities, and listening to wisdom from unexpected sources. Dwight is an unconventional protagonist whose differences are treated with humor and ultimately respect, offering an inclusive message about belonging. The book uses a case-file format with humor and Star Wars references that appeal to kids while exploring genuine sixth-grade social dynamics and the importance of looking beyond surface judgments.
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Strange things are happening at McQuarrie Middle School in the opener to the New York Times bestselling series from Tom Angleberger! It takes the wisdom of Yoda to survive the sixth grade. Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball. Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people... Strange things are happening at McQuarrie Middle School in the opener to the New York Times bestselling series from Tom Angleberger! It takes the wisdom of Yoda to survive the sixth grade. Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball. Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people to call him "Captain Dwight." But Dwight does one cool thing. He makes origami. One day he makes an origami finger puppet of Yoda. And that's when things get mysterious. Origami Yoda can predict the future and suggest the best way to deal with a tricky situation. His advice actually works, and soon most of the sixth grade is lining up with questions. Dwight's friend Tommy wants to know how Origami Yoda can be so smart when Dwight is so clueless. Is Yoda tapping into the Force? This is Tommy's case file of his investigation into "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda." Includes instructions for folding your own Origami Yoda.
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Character driven
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Not Diverse Characters
- funny
- hopeful
- lighthearted
- reflective
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Science Fiction
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ISBN 9781613124512 · Abrams