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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda Audiobook
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A journalist and fiction author, Tom Angleberger has a knack for capturing the lives of today's youth. In The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, socially awkward Dwight shows up to school one morning waving a green finger puppet. Strange enough, but then Dwight starts talking in a funny voice and doling out advice. Is it the puppet, or is it Dwight? And will paper Yoda be able to help Dwight convince the girl of his dreams to go to the big dance with him? "Angleberger's rendering of such a middle-grade cult obsession is not only spot-on but also reveals a few resonant surprises hidden in the folds."-Booklist
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"The characters were very believable and hilarious. I will enjoy recommending this book to my 5th and 6th graders. "
— Georgene (4 out of 5 stars)
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Angleberger’s rendering of such a middle-grade cult obsession is not only spot-on but also reveals a few resonant surprises hidden in the folds.
— Booklist
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" It was the best book I have heard of it is so good I will refer men it to a friend "
— Lucas, 5/1/2020 -
" I thought it was terrible, i wished Mrs.c never read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
— Chrissy, 5/25/2011 -
" This was a funny book, great for lower level middle school readers. I really enjoyed the humor and the format. "
— Theresa, 5/25/2011 -
" Awesome book for upper elementary to middle school boys. On a par (if not better than) the Wimpy Kid series. "
— Kkeyes, 5/24/2011 -
" For lovers of Diary of a Wimpy kid, a funny story about 6th graders who are trying to decide if they believe in an origami yoda. Dwight's yoda gives advice to several students, some magical, some not. The antics of this age group are seen from a different perspective. "
— Bath, 5/23/2011 -
" in general it was a good idea but it was a bit scratchily played out like every chapter was a lot like the last and you knew what was going to happen next. but it was a good idea to start with and an okay read "
— Joshtb, 5/22/2011 -
" Very funny and true to young teenage boy humor! "
— Beckie, 5/18/2011 -
" Cooper begged me to read it. I drug my feet BUT was pleasantly surprised. "
— Melissa, 5/12/2011 -
" Fun book, my brother loved it so I read it! "
— Reese, 5/12/2011 -
" My 3rd-5th grade boys love this book, so I had to check it out. It was cute & funny. "
— Betsy, 5/12/2011 -
" I could see how this book would appeal to 6th grade boys. However, not being a 6th grade boy, it didn't do anything for me. Not horribly written, just nothing special. The coolest thing I thought were the instructions to make your own origami yoda. "
— Kathleen, 5/11/2011
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
Mark Turetsky is an award-winning audiobook narrator and voice-over artist living in Brooklyn. In addition to audiobooks, he has voiced numerous commercials, video games, and online presentations. Turetsky is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and holds a minor in English and American Literature. He was an AudioFile Best Voice for 2010 and 2013.
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.
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.
Charlotte Parry is an actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. She made her Broadway debut in the 2000 Tony Award–winning revival of The Real Thing and has also appeared in stage productions of As You Like It, Pygmalion, and The Importance of Being Earnest. She has performed in several Broadway plays, including the revival of The Winslow Boy and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.