Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger

In this hilarious and heartwarming tale, sixth-grader Tommy and his friends grapple with a perplexing mystery: can a finger puppet named Origami Yoda, worn by their eccentric classmate Dwight, truly predict the future? As they navigate the ups and downs of middle school, Tommy and his pals embark on a series of adventures, all while trying to understand the enigmatic power of Origami Yoda. This novel cleverly explores themes of friendship, belief, and the quirky ways we find meaning in the everyday. Get ready for a story that's as inventive and engaging as the origami itself, complete with instructions for creating your own Origami Yoda.

Tom Angleberger

In a middle school not so far away, a peculiar student named Dwight creates an origami Yoda finger puppet that offers surprisingly accurate advice, baffling his classmates who believe he's using the Force. A year later, however, Dwight faces suspension and expulsion, and his creation is replaced by the menacing Darth Paper, a puppet seemingly responsible for the trouble. Now, the students must assemble a case file to save Dwight, uncovering the truth behind the origami figures and the escalating conflict. This humorous and inventive tale explores themes of friendship, bullying, and the power of imagination in the face of adversity.