Best-selling author Tom Angleberger received widespread accolades for The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, which Publishers Weekly called a "delightful first novel." With Horton Halfpott, Angleberger offers a zany tale of dizzying hilarity. What be this? The unthinkable has happened-Lady Luggertuck has loosened her corset! Oh, this can't be good. In the wake of the Loosening, it seems anything is possible!
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"This book is pure awesomeness. I loved the quirky humor, wordplay, and characters. Very much like Lois Lowry's "The Birthday Ball." Totally off-the-wall. Fun read for middle-graders on up. " — Ashley (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book is pure awesomeness. I loved the quirky humor, wordplay, and characters. Very much like Lois Lowry's "The Birthday Ball." Totally off-the-wall. Fun read for middle-graders on up. "
“Readers will enjoy Angleberger’s penchant for the absurd as well as his many droll asides. With Angleberger’s many eclectic characters, his wild-and-witty storytelling, and a lighthearted but perplexing mystery—involving a ‘lump’ of diamonds, a couple of wigs, and a bust of Napoleon—readers are in for a treat.”
“From the author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, here’s an amusing romp of a mystery that balances skulduggery with just rewards.”
“Much like Dickens or Dahl, an opinionated narrator with a strong sense of the ridiculous directs this story.”
“A positively gleeful historical mystery farce. Short chapters, a fast pace and plenty of linguistic and slapstistic humor will have young readers hoping that a sequel is planned…A romp from start to finish.”
“Exaggerated black-and-white drawings emphasize the often wacky humor in this goofy faux-British mystery. Sprawling, outlandish tale.”
" Cute children's mystery with lots of very fun characters! "
" 3 - 3.5 - 3.75? Need a 6th grader to tell me! "
" A lowly kitchen boy helps to solve a mystery, save a damsel and deal with land bound pirates. Hilarious! "
" Cute, but not better than the Origami Yoda series. Bonus -- the cover glows in the dark and there's an interesting mini-bio about Baskerville and his font (used in the book) at the end. "
" 5th-6th boys would probably like this better than others. If they don't mind the author talking to you. Humor in others' mishaps. That sort of thing. "
" this book was pretty hilarious... and somewhat romantic. robert is now reading it and it made him laugh out loud. some days we all need to loosen our corsets. "
" More like 3.5*.Definitely a good Lemony Snicket readalike. Angleberger just has tons of kid appeal, to, I imagine, kids of both sexes. "
" This was simply hilarious. I loved the sly humor. "
" Can't wait to booktalk for my 4th graders! "
" Cute for a young teen book. "
" One of the most hysterical Children's books we've read in ages. Loved it. Fun to read! "
" Soooo much betty than Origami Yoda! "
Andrew Eiden, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor and voice artist. He has been acting since the age of four, working at regional theaters including La Mirada Theatre, the Glendale Center Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse. He has starred in dozens of national commercials, guest-spotted on numerous television shows, and has been a series regular on three programs: Discovery Channel’s Outward Bound, Disney Channel’s Movie Surfers, and most notably ABC’s Complete Savages
Ron Keith, a native of England, graduated from the University of Manchester. He has appeared in the Broadway touring production of Amadeus, in off-Broadway productions such as Hedda Gabler, My Fair Lady, and Candida, and in many regional stage productions. His television appearances include roles in One Life to Live and As the World Turns.
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