Dwight is an oddball. It’s
embarrassing for his one friend Tommy. But the one thing that makes Dwight
cool, is that he can make origami. One day, Dwight makes an origami Yoda. This
time his origami is special, this origami Yoda can predict the future and give
advice. Word spreads of Dwight’s origami Yoda, and kids begin lining up to talk
to him. Dwight’s friends become jealous and make their own origami Yodas, but
aren’t able to achieve proper predictions or good advice.
If you love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid
series, this should be your next read. The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda
should appeal to both genders and is written almost exclusively to appeal to
middle school aged readers. The mystery of how Dwight’s origami Yoda can
predict the future and give advice will keep readers reading to try and figure
it all out. The subplot of relationships and middle school dynamics will also
give readers something to look forward to.
Chapter 3: What Young Adults Tell
Us
Kids want humor. Middle school aged
readers in particular love humor. Tom Angleberger puts a humorous spin on
friendships and navigating the tricky waters of young adult school life.
Angleberger, T. (2010). The strange case of Origami Yoda. New York: Amulet Books.
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