THE STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA, by Tom Angleberger made me laugh a lot, especially Kellen's (one of the characters) doodles.
This middle-grade novel is a collection of chronological stories told by different students about what happened when they took the advice of Dwight's Origami Yoda. The main character, Tommy, collects the stories to determine whether he should take Origami Yoda's advice about a certain girl.
The middle school dances and insecurities brought back memories of my most embarrassing middle school mishaps, and there are even instructions for making your own Origami Yoda. I especially loved the ending. This is a great one for reluctant readers, especially boys, but I'd recommend it to anyone above about second grade. You can read its write-up for the Cybils Award here.
And if you'd like to read more Marvelous Middle Grade Monday posts, Shannon Whitney Messenger (our founding mother) has the links and a book giveaway.
This middle-grade novel is a collection of chronological stories told by different students about what happened when they took the advice of Dwight's Origami Yoda. The main character, Tommy, collects the stories to determine whether he should take Origami Yoda's advice about a certain girl.
The middle school dances and insecurities brought back memories of my most embarrassing middle school mishaps, and there are even instructions for making your own Origami Yoda. I especially loved the ending. This is a great one for reluctant readers, especially boys, but I'd recommend it to anyone above about second grade. You can read its write-up for the Cybils Award here.
And if you'd like to read more Marvelous Middle Grade Monday posts, Shannon Whitney Messenger (our founding mother) has the links and a book giveaway.
It sounds pretty cute. It’s great they included a how to make you own origami yoda in the book to.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds funny, and I especially like that kids so young can appreciate it. Thanks for the heads-up, Myrna!
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna!
ReplyDeleteI just posted my own MMGM post and gave you a link. Origami Yoda is one of those books I sell dozens of in the bookstore but, ulp, I haven't read it yet! You make it sound so adorable, and it's been on my TBR list for ages. I'm just gonna have to move it up in the queue!
Sounds excellent! I especially appreciate the MG books for reluctant readers.
ReplyDeleteI have an MMGM post as well. Such a great idea.
Joseph (little Bro) checked that out from the library a while back, and I picked it up and had a good laugh. He and I quote it occasionally. :)
ReplyDeleteThis has been wildly successful in my middle school library. We need more goofy books for boys!
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about this book. One of these days I'll actually get around to reading it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this book, and I seriously need to get it for my kids!! Thanks for the reminder! :)
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many great things about this book. I'm just gonna have to go get it. cheers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea!! The picture on front is enough to capture my interest. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic! Thanks for posting about it.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound cute! How mean, though, to allude to your most embarrassing moment and then not give any details. (Though big surprise that your moment would occur in middle school. What an awkward and generally embarrassing time of life! No wonder it makes for such good fiction.)
ReplyDeleteI've seen this around and I very much want to read it.
ReplyDeleteMe and my class read this and tomorrow he is coming to my school! :P! Everyone thinks it is GAY! and some dude made a small yoda for him and he is NERD!
ReplyDeletemy teacher read that book to my class and i thought it was great!! so funny!
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