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The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee: An Origami Yoda Book Audiobook
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Award-winning author Tom Angleberger's books have been hailed as ''delightful'' (New York Times). The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee is the third hilarious tale in Angleberger's best-selling Origami Yoda series. Dwight has left McQuarrie Middle School to attend Tippett Academy- and he's taken Origami Yoda with him. (Luckily, the Fortune Wookiee soon arrives at McQuarrie to take Yoda's place.) Meanwhile, Dwight's friends fear that he's becoming too normal. Now they' ve got to remind him that his weirdness is what makes him great.
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“As with the previous books, this story's greatest strength lies in the way Angleberger develops, distinguishes, and humanizes the main characters…Angleberger shows an uncommon ability to get into the heads and hearts of middle-schoolers, while keeping humor at the forefront.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“With its distinct, well-drawn characters and weird developments, the Origami Yodi series continues to win friends.”
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“Angleberger’s third in the series continues the fun…A chorus of spot-on middle school voices and plenty of laughs are wrapped around this tale of friendship and seasoned with Star Wars reference.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A USA Today bestseller
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About Tom Angleberger
Catherine Taber, a Georgia native, is an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator and actress whose film roles include the coming-of-age drama The Girls’ Room and the romantic comedy Just Like Heaven. She was the voice of Tina in Curious George 2, Padme Amidala in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Leia in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. She has provided voice work for numerous video games and was nominated for an award from the National Academy of Video Game Testers and Reviewers for her portrayal of Penelo in “Final Fantasy 12.”
About the Narrators
Jonathan Todd Ross is a writer and an Earphones and Audie Award–winning voice actor. He has lent his voice to numerous anime television shows, including Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sonic X.
Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.
Ali Ahn is a film, television, and voice actor. Her acting credits include appearances on Law & Order, Ugly Betty, White Collar, and Zero Hour. She has also narrated numerous audio books, such as Honolulu by Alan Brennert, This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen, Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas, and Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart.
Jennifer Ikeda has been narrating audiobooks since 2002. Among her readings are When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park; Just Listen by Sarah Dessen; and After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away by Joyce Carol Oates. She has won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Greg Steinbruner is an actor, audiobook narrator, playwright, and public-speaking consultant. He studied at NYU’s Tisch School and writes, directs, and produces his own plays in New York City. He has lent his vocal talents to such books as The Magic Thief, Larklight, Starcross, and the Origami Yoda series.
Blair Underwood is an author and award-winning actor, director, and producer. He lives in Los Angeles, California.