Angleberger, T. (2010). The strange case of Origami Yoda. New York: Amulet Books.
Tommy cannot figure out Dwight, a boy who is very different than normal boys and quite simply weird. He is very creative with paper and not high on the popularity list until he starts making finger puppets of Origami Yoda. Dwight uses the Origami Yoda to communicate with others, telling the truth about all kinds of things. Yoda can even predict the future and this begins to draw in other students' attention. Before too long, Dwight and Yoda are answering all kinds of questions and offering advice. Tommy has asked Yoda for advice but is unsure if he should take the advice or not because it has to do with Sara, his crush. In the end, Tommy takes Yoda's advice and they dance together at the school Fun Night. Tommy decides that he actually likes the quirkiness of Dwight.
What a great story for young boys and girls who are Yoda lovers! It is written for tweens and young teens, ranging from 9-13. It is a delightful easy read with some humor and excitement. The font is typewriter and there are hand drawn illustrations throughout. At the very end of the book, there are directions for how to make an Origami Yoda. This book is number 1 in a 7 book series.
If you liked this book, try reading Darth Paper Strikes Back (Origami Yoda #2).
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