The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.

Angleberger,Tom. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda.
Amulet see Abrams, Harry 2010 141p 12.95
978-0-8109-8425-7 elm/ms VG-BN
By recounting their experiences with the folded paper Yoda finger puppet, sixth grader Tommy and his friends try to determine if the puppet can really predict the future. Includes origami directions to make your own Origami Yoda. Sixth-grader Tommy wants to figure out if the folded paper Origami Yoda finger puppet really knows the future or not. If the advice can be trusted, Tommy will win the heart of Sara. If it is a hoax, he will be totally humiliated. Therefore Tommy records the experiences of friends and classmates in an attempt to examine the facts scientifically. Then Tommy and friend Harvey, who is a real skeptic, comment on each story. Part of the problem is that Dwight, on whose finger Origami Yoda resides, is a total loser. There is no way Dwight can be giving the advice, or is there?

The book includes origami directions to make your own Origami Yoda.
Middle grade students will enjoy this title. It is illustrated with line doodle drawings. The pages are shaded to replicate crumpled notebook paper. This is a fun read about life in middle school. Theal, Joan & Gooden, Sue

Collodi, Carlo. Pinocchio.

Collodi, Carlo. Pinocchio.
Stone Arch see Capstone 2010 72p 18.95 978-1-4342-1583-3 elm/ms
Graphic Revolve: Children’s Classics (Stone Arch)
A well known tale by Carlo Collodi retold and illustrated in the graphic format. Martin Powell has retold Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi in graphic style. Her choice of wording is apropos to the story as well as the age group. Readers will enjoy the intermingling of words and graphics as they progress through the book. The illustrator, Alfonso Ruiz, has created soft yet dynamic watercolors to accompany the text. The bright dynamic palette of colors effectively relates the context of the storyline in the story and present the reader with a very entrancing experience. This is a great book for young readers and non-readers. It’s dense bright watercolors will engage the active minds of young children and young readers. The format and layout of the book is beautifully placed for the most effective enjoyment of the readers. The additional materials at the back of the book is a plus for teachers and parents. McNeil, Linda