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heathercottledillon's review against another edition
3.0
I love "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda" so much that I didn't think there was any way the sequel could be as fantastic, but I was totally wrong! If you ask me, "Darth Paper Strikes Back" is just as charming and hilarious as the first book. I love the seventh graders and the way they believe in Origami Yoda and talk to him just like any other classmate. They totally made me nostalgic for my younger years. And, of course, Origami Yoda himself is as funny and wise as ever. The ending seems predictable at first and then there's a nice unexpected twist at the end. Overall, I just love the way this book made me laugh and gave me the warm fuzzies. I want more Origami Yoda!
bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't like this book quite as much as the first, but I love the Origami Yoda concept and my daughter and I had a lot of fun with this one. It's a cute perspective on the foibles of middle school.
iceangel32's review against another edition
4.0
This book did not let me down. This is a great series. It is a little bit of Star Wars and a little bit of friendship equals a great story.
moebaker's review against another edition
5.0
My son and I both loved it! The Star Wars references are hilarious, and we thought the addition of "Robot Dreams" as a perfect gift was great. Reading this book made us proud to be geeks.
leskit's review against another edition
5.0
I read Origami Yoda to a 4th grade class and we loved it so much (I've read it to classes before but wanted to read it again) we continued with Darth Paper. We finished it today and started The Secret of the Fortune Wookie. They are such fun to read out loud. We made Origami Yodas. I made a Darth Paper for this book and use them when those characters are speaking. Now I need to get my Fortune Wookie made before the next class.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
2.0
Much the same quality as "Origami Yoda", but with a more satisfying ending.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
5.0
I think this one may be even better than the first (although the first was great as well)!!!
brandypainter's review against another edition
3.0
Originally posted here.
Origami Yoda returns. He was first introduced to the world in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (my review) wherein he wowed the sixth graders of McQuarrie Middle School with his sage advice causing them to actually have fun at a school Fun Night. Except all the students weren't having fun. Harvey was angry. Harvey was bitter. If he had asked Origami Yoda for advice he might have heard, "Let go of your anger you must. Lead to the Dark Side it will." But Harvey didn't ask Origami Yoda for advice and Darth Paper was born just in time to throw a wrench into the awesomeness that should have been seventh grade.
When I learned Tom Angleberger was writing Darth Paper Strikes Back I was nervous. The first book was so unique and inventive I couldn't imagine that a sequel would live up to it. I grew more concerned as I read the first few chapters which repeated the same information. Also Harvey was annoying me by the end of chapter one. Score for
Angleberger on that count. He made the "villain" truly unlikable. After that the story picked up and became more engrossing. It is a different sort of book from the first, a little darker, not as funny. It is still highly amusing, just not side splitting hilarious. The darkness comes from what is riding on the conclusions of this case book. This isn't about whether or not Tommy will get the girl (okay, it's a little about that), but whether or not Dwight will be expelled. Underlying this story is some commentary on the school experience in general and a not so sparkling picture of the public school system. I didn't disagree with these things, but wondered how much the target audience would actually get what was being said. I can see the target audience enjoying the antics of Harvey and Dwight though. And once more being engrossed with the soap opera of daily life in a middle school. Kellan's amusing drawings can again be found scattered throughout the case file.
This is a great book to hand to any kid who enjoys school stories, humorous books, or Star Wars. The Star Wars references in this one are a bit more for actual fans than in the original one. That shouldn't turn off any who don't like Star Wars as there is much more to the story than just that.
Origami Yoda returns. He was first introduced to the world in The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (my review) wherein he wowed the sixth graders of McQuarrie Middle School with his sage advice causing them to actually have fun at a school Fun Night. Except all the students weren't having fun. Harvey was angry. Harvey was bitter. If he had asked Origami Yoda for advice he might have heard, "Let go of your anger you must. Lead to the Dark Side it will." But Harvey didn't ask Origami Yoda for advice and Darth Paper was born just in time to throw a wrench into the awesomeness that should have been seventh grade.
When I learned Tom Angleberger was writing Darth Paper Strikes Back I was nervous. The first book was so unique and inventive I couldn't imagine that a sequel would live up to it. I grew more concerned as I read the first few chapters which repeated the same information. Also Harvey was annoying me by the end of chapter one. Score for
Angleberger on that count. He made the "villain" truly unlikable. After that the story picked up and became more engrossing. It is a different sort of book from the first, a little darker, not as funny. It is still highly amusing, just not side splitting hilarious. The darkness comes from what is riding on the conclusions of this case book. This isn't about whether or not Tommy will get the girl (okay, it's a little about that), but whether or not Dwight will be expelled. Underlying this story is some commentary on the school experience in general and a not so sparkling picture of the public school system. I didn't disagree with these things, but wondered how much the target audience would actually get what was being said. I can see the target audience enjoying the antics of Harvey and Dwight though. And once more being engrossed with the soap opera of daily life in a middle school. Kellan's amusing drawings can again be found scattered throughout the case file.
This is a great book to hand to any kid who enjoys school stories, humorous books, or Star Wars. The Star Wars references in this one are a bit more for actual fans than in the original one. That shouldn't turn off any who don't like Star Wars as there is much more to the story than just that.
reading_rachel's review against another edition
4.0
A great follow-up to The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. So funny and cute. I can't wait for the next one.