The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda

The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda
by Tom Angleberger
Amulet Books, 2010

Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends think their classmate Dwight is a little odd, especially when he shows up to school with an Origami Yoda puppet on his finger. But, when the Origami Yoda starts giving out advice and even predicting the future, Tommy starts to wonder if the Origami Yoda actually does possess magical powers. In fact, Tommy is particularly interested if the advice on asking a girl to the upcoming school dance is reliable. And, so the classmates start a scientific experiment to solve the puzzle. As a collection of stories gathered by Tommy by both believers and non-believers of the magical power of Origami Yoda, The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda is a unique look at middle school life. With cartoon sketches throughout the chapters, the book ends with instructions on how to make your very own Origami Yoda.