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yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Another great installment in the Origami Yoda series! Dwight has moved to Tripett Academy, and things are not the same without him. Can Sara fill the void with the Fortune Wookie and Hans Foldo? The advice they give doesn't sound like anything Origami Yoda would say, but it seems to be good advice nonetheless. Things are not going well for Dwight (or are they?) -- he won't contact his friends and he seems way too normal. Join Tommy, Kellen, Harvey, and Sara as they try to make sense of middle school, this time with the help of a Fortune Wookie.
Note: Although the covers make these books appeal to 1st and 2nd grade Star Wars lovers, they really are about middle school friendship issues. I recommend them for 4th grade and up.
Note: Although the covers make these books appeal to 1st and 2nd grade Star Wars lovers, they really are about middle school friendship issues. I recommend them for 4th grade and up.
orangerful's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one a lot better than 'Darth Paper', which I felt was sorta mean when it came to the kid's attacking poor Dwight. 'Fortune Wookiee' is a lot more fun as the kids try to figure out how Dwight is doing at the Tippet Academy (I love all the in-jokes for Star Wars fans). I also love that the creator of the Fortune Wookiee and Han Foldo is a girl. :)
Be warned, this ends on a cliffhanger!!
Be warned, this ends on a cliffhanger!!
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
So, you know. More of that. I *do* think that if/when I get around to doing a Star Wars program at the library, we'll make Fortune Wookie's, as the need to make fortues like "Mwraargh" is very strong.
stinalee's review against another edition
4.0
I think this series of books is very clever and funny.
csparkles's review against another edition
4.0
McQuarrie Middle School is currently Dwight-less (oh no!) and evil times are on the horizon. But Dwight (and Origami Yoda!) wouldn't leave his friends alone to face the future- he's given them the gift of the Fortune Wookiee (and Han to translate, of course!) to help them through his absence. A fun, and funny, addition to the Origami Yoda series!
s_hay's review against another edition
3.0
Tommy continues the case files of Origami Yoda but Dwight is now at Tippett academy. Instead of Origami Yoda the kids now look to the Fortune Wookie and Han Foldo for advise as Tommy tries to figure out what's going on with Dwight.
Good for ages 9 and up
Good for ages 9 and up
ubalstecha's review against another edition
3.0
Dwight is at a new school, and the crew that used to rely on his mysterious wisdom are struggling. Dwight has sent them a Fortune Wookie and Han Foldo to help them out. But some of the advice the Wookie is giving isn't very good. They need Dwight back, but can they do it with just the wonkie wookie to help?
The third book of the series delivers more fun and silliness via origami. Tom Angleberger's series is full of the silliness of middle school. Cartoon drawings help make this text accessible for the reluctant readers.
The third book of the series delivers more fun and silliness via origami. Tom Angleberger's series is full of the silliness of middle school. Cartoon drawings help make this text accessible for the reluctant readers.
leslie_d's review against another edition
4.0
I know that boys have and will gravitate toward this series, and it is good that they do, but I really encourage the girls to take them up as well—they will especially enjoy Fortune Wookiee. And maybe I am just biased, but I think geeked-out girls are awesome. And awesomeness is a concern in Fortune Wookiee.
Who likes boring? I’m with Tommy, I would choose weird over boring any day. Fortunately for Tommy, he soon finds school weird enough to warrant a case file and is able to leave boring behind. Tommy finds himself faced with two major questions: What force is driving the Fortune Wookie and what is going on with Dwight at his new school?
Students and staff at Dwight’s new school believe they are being Understanding and caring, and Dwight thinks normal is a benefit, but I think any reader will share Caroline, Tommy, and even Harvey’s sense of panic in this situation. Dwight is rapidly losing that which makes him awesome; awesome, not “special.” “Special” is a demoralizing term here and makes anyone not-normal into an object to be pitied rather than a person only looking for acceptance (quirks included). It becomes increasingly creepy how “Understanding” and its principles seem to have a homogenizing effect on the students. The interesting thing about the criticism the book offers is how it functions as more of a cautionary tale than an all-out-dismissal of the intentions behind the actions. So much comes down to how well we know people and make the effort to understand them as they are—presently. Yes, there is a bit about people changing and growing up—something Middle Schoolers would really like people to notice.
The comedic episodes that make up the case file (aka The Fortune Wookie) have plenty say to its young readers even as it commiserates with them. How do we survive middle school with our singular sense of self intact? and seriously, what is the Big Pink, grandma? It is Angleberger’s sense of humor and personality-rich characters that make this read as fun as it is meaningful.
recommendations: any and all middle-grade student, Star Wars fan or no, though fans will get the references the easiest. (I would love for a Whovian to do a series in Angleberger’s fashion.) for those who like humor; stories about friendship; are interested in activism; and dig origami or kirigami.
of note: >>It helps to read these books in order; Angleberger finesses some of the smoothest transitions between books in a series I’ve seen, but there is a lot of development over its course. >>Angleberger introduces a thread that makes for a highly anticipated next book. Principal Rabbski is implementing a new program that means “so long Arts & Music Ed”…all electives actually. I love how he addresses Middle School concerns beyond relationship troubles. Spend five minutes with N or friends on the subject of music, art, drama, etc. in schools and you will know these young people are not dispassionate on the subject of what is happening in their schools and with their education.
~L (omphaloskepsis)
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/book-the-secret-of-the-fortune-wookiee/
Who likes boring? I’m with Tommy, I would choose weird over boring any day. Fortunately for Tommy, he soon finds school weird enough to warrant a case file and is able to leave boring behind. Tommy finds himself faced with two major questions: What force is driving the Fortune Wookie and what is going on with Dwight at his new school?
Students and staff at Dwight’s new school believe they are being Understanding and caring, and Dwight thinks normal is a benefit, but I think any reader will share Caroline, Tommy, and even Harvey’s sense of panic in this situation. Dwight is rapidly losing that which makes him awesome; awesome, not “special.” “Special” is a demoralizing term here and makes anyone not-normal into an object to be pitied rather than a person only looking for acceptance (quirks included). It becomes increasingly creepy how “Understanding” and its principles seem to have a homogenizing effect on the students. The interesting thing about the criticism the book offers is how it functions as more of a cautionary tale than an all-out-dismissal of the intentions behind the actions. So much comes down to how well we know people and make the effort to understand them as they are—presently. Yes, there is a bit about people changing and growing up—something Middle Schoolers would really like people to notice.
The comedic episodes that make up the case file (aka The Fortune Wookie) have plenty say to its young readers even as it commiserates with them. How do we survive middle school with our singular sense of self intact? and seriously, what is the Big Pink, grandma? It is Angleberger’s sense of humor and personality-rich characters that make this read as fun as it is meaningful.
recommendations: any and all middle-grade student, Star Wars fan or no, though fans will get the references the easiest. (I would love for a Whovian to do a series in Angleberger’s fashion.) for those who like humor; stories about friendship; are interested in activism; and dig origami or kirigami.
of note: >>It helps to read these books in order; Angleberger finesses some of the smoothest transitions between books in a series I’ve seen, but there is a lot of development over its course. >>Angleberger introduces a thread that makes for a highly anticipated next book. Principal Rabbski is implementing a new program that means “so long Arts & Music Ed”…all electives actually. I love how he addresses Middle School concerns beyond relationship troubles. Spend five minutes with N or friends on the subject of music, art, drama, etc. in schools and you will know these young people are not dispassionate on the subject of what is happening in their schools and with their education.
~L (omphaloskepsis)
http://contemplatrix.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/book-the-secret-of-the-fortune-wookiee/
kylielynelle's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, fast read with something for everyone. Looking forward to Jabba the Puppet!