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Stick figures to the dark side only lead To doodle like a Jedi you must learn With this companion to the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, beloved author Tom Angleberger--with the help of the kids from McQuarrie Middle School--presents young Padawans with dozens of activities from the Star Wars universe. Padawans can learn how to fold R2-D2 and C-3PO, draw Jabba, and even build a fully functioning ChapStick rocket Other Force-mastering activities include: "Kellen''s Guide to Cool Letters," "Mike''s Complete Rules and Tips for Pencil Pod-Racing," "Rhondella''s Tips for Photographing Origami," and much more With Tom Angleberger''s goofy sense of humor and accessible art style, Art2-D2''s Guide to Folding and Doodling is sure to satisfy and inspire the millions of Origami Yoda and Star Wars fans. May the doodles be with you Includes 16-page color insert with 10 pages of colored pull-out origami paper; instructions to make Yoda, Darth, C-3PO, Admiral Ackbar, and R2-D2; a section on photographing your origami creations, and two Star Wars backdrops to photograph them against. This is the blockbuster bestselling Origami Yoda series, written by Tom Angleberger, author of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side, showcasing his proven knack for authentically capturing the intrigues, fads, and dramas of middle school in "a satisfying tale of friendship and just resistance to authority" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Praise for Art2-D2''s Guide to Folding and Doodling "Once again, Angleberger''s humor, which presents itself in the text through characters from the series, in both human and origami form, connects with middle-grade readers. ''Art2'' and the other ''Origami Yoda'' books are the ultimate example of the by-a-fan/for-the-fans format, which succeeds if executed properly. This did he." --Florida Times-Union "Excellent activity-book offshoot of Angleberger''s bestselling Origami Yoda series... The banter and tongue-and-cheek humor of the previous books is present, along with encouragement." --Publishers Weekly "The presentation''s offbeat attitude, ingenuity, and wit, many libraries will want to stock this high interest book..." --Booklist "Fans (and nonfans, if there are any) of the "Origami Yoda" series (Abrams) and website will find new opportunities aplenty for foolery in this spinoff compendium of progressively challenging hands-on instructions for drawing, folding, and goofing around with (mostly) Star Wars characters." --School Library Journal

In this new caper, what happens when Flytrap loses his partner in crime solving? All the clues point to his assistant, Nina the Goat, as the culprit, leading the city to arrest her and leaving Flytrap goatless. To save the city, Flytrap must unveil t

Nacherzählung des Star-Wars-Film VI: Auf dem Planeten Endor kommt es zum Showdown. Oben im Orbit kämpft Luke gegen Darth Vader und den Imperator und unten im Wald müssen es Han und Leia mit den Sturmtruppen aufnehmen. Glücklicherweise sind sie nicht allein. Ab 11.

A chapter-book series spin-off from Inspector Flytrap by New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger! Didi Dodo, the heroic spy, and Koko Dodo, the cookie chef, are off to solve another kooky caper! In Double-O Dodo, Koko has a big problem: His trusty assistant, the Queen, has been kidnapped! Over a frantic phone call, she tells Koko that she''s been kidnapped by a human, which is preposterous--everyone knows that humans aren''t real! Luckily, Didi is on the case. Her plan: to go undercover at the Humanland amusement park to find the Queen. But much like a roller coaster, Didi''s plans are not complete without plenty of twists and thrills. Filled with daring escapes and big-belly laughs, this wacky mystery could only come from the mind of the inimitable Tom Angleberger. The book takes place in the same world as Inspector Flytrap but does not require knowledge of the previous series.

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

A collection of crafts and activities featuring Dwight and the other kids at Ralph McQuarrie Middle School and characters from the "Star Wars" motion picture series.

Tom Angleberger offre un''originale rivisitazione dell''episodio VI di Star Wars, "Il ritorno dello Jedi", terzo film in ordine di produzione della saga fantascientifica ideata e scritta da George Lucas. Luke Skywalker è tornato al suo remoto pianeta natale Tatooine nel tentativo di strappare il suo amico Han Solo dalle grinfie del malvagio bandito Jabba the Hutt, ma Luke non sa che l''Impero ha iniziato in gran segreto la costruzione di una nuova stazione spaziale corazzata ancora più potente della temuta Morte Nera. Una volta completata, quest''arma risolutiva segnerà la fine del pugno di ribelli che lottano per restituire la libertà alla galassia.

Welcome to Inspector Flytrap''s Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. Inspector Flytrap, a Venus flytrap, works tirelessly with his assistant Nina the Goat, a goat, on his community''s unsolved cases. There''s no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective. In book two, Inspector Flytrap and Nina the Goat return in a set of mysteries involving the president of the United States and a very large horse statue that mysteriously attracts a threat from outer space. This wacky, illustrated early-chapter-book series combines the masterful humor of Tom Angleberger with the critically acclaimed art of his wife, author-illustrator Cece Bell.

Syöksy seikkailuun Luke Skywalkerin kanssa! Jedin paluu -elokuvan tarina jännittävänä nuortenromaanina. Galaktinen Imperiumi on rakentamassa toista Kuolemantähteä, jonka avulla Kapinaliitto voitaisiin tuhota. Luke Skywalker ei tätä purematta niele, vaan käy taistoon pahaa Imperiumia ja keisari Palpatinea vastaan. Hänen tiellään on vain yksi este - hänen oma isänsä Darth Vader!

Collects the middle school adventures of Tommy, Dwight, Dwight''s future-predicting finger puppet Origami Yoda, and their friends.

A wacky spin-off chapter book series in the world of the Flytrap Files, from New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger You''d think from his name that DJ Funkyfoot was a rad hip-hop star, but that''s just the name his parents gave him. DJ Funkyfoot is actually a dog who''s always dreamed of being a butler! He''s the butler-iest butler to have ever buttled, but finding a butler gig is hard these days! So DJ Funkyfoot takes on a job that''s almost like being a butler . . . He becomes a nanny for a baby--and not just any baby: ShrubBaby, an adorable baby shrub. ShrubBaby may seem cute and cuddly, but she''s got a taste for chaos, thrills, fertilizer, and fame! While a nanny might say "no" to this baby''s whims, a good butler says "yes." So DJ Funkyfoot says "yes" to every single thing ShrubBaby wants to do. When adventure calls, ShrubBaby says, "Let''s go!" and DJ Funkyfoot says, "Very good, m''lady, I''ll fetch your stroller." The books will take place in the same world as Inspector Flytrap and Didi Dodo, Future Spy, but do not require knowledge of the world.

It''s Rocket and Groot Book: Keep on Truckin''! and they are taking it to the next level as they continue their journey through the cosmos defeating baddies. Expect more zaniness, more chaos, more Rocket doodles, more "I am Groots", and tons of Veronica - the totally awesome butt-kicking tape dispenser! Oh, and expect another drawing or two from Groot!

English and traditional Chinese bilingual edition, with parallel text, of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. In Chinese/English. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Every famous piece of art has an origin story?even Bach''s Goldberg Variations! When the richest dude in town can''t sleep, he hires a much-less-rich dude named Johann Gottlieb Goldberg to play him lullabies on the harpsichord. Goldberg does an OK job, but as the Rich Dude hollers for Goldberg each night, he wakes up the whole town in the process. As the town gets sleepier and sleepier and grumpier and grumpier, Goldberg worries he may be out of a job soon. But then, the one and only Bach enters the scene with a series of lullabies composed specifically for the Rich Dude. And, thus, the Goldberg Variations are born! This zany, nontraditional nonfiction picture book comes from the inimitable Tom Angleberger, author of the bestselling Origami Yoda series.

Une nouvelle Etoile Noire est en cours de construction près de la lune d''Endor. L''Empereur Palpatine en personne doit venir en superviser l''achèvement. Mais pour l''instant, Luke Skywalker et la princesse Leïa doivent délivrer Han Solo, prisonnier de son bloc de carbonite, entre les griffes de Jabba le Hutt. Ce n''est qu''une fois cette mission remplie que nos héros pourront prendre part à l''ultime bataille contre l''Empire. Celle dont dépend le sort de la galaxie. Celle qui verra Luke affronter son père en duel.

The seventh graders of McQuarrie Middle School and their Star Wars-inspired origami finger puppets go on a field trip to Washington, D.C., on what proves to be a very long trip full of shifting alliances, betrayals, carsickness, and sugar rushes.

This hilarious, highly original series, which so astutely captures the odd preoccupations of middle schoolers, will appeal to the many fans of the Origami Yoda series and such gross-out classics as?How to Eat Fried Worms?and?Freckle Juice. Lyle Hertzog and his friends Marilla and Dave expect to spend another dull holiday passing time at the local Qwikpick convenience store. Then an article in their hometown paper catches their eye?the sludge fountain at the nearby sewage plant is being retired. With this news, the three friends decide they''re not just normal kids who don''t have Christmas plans: they''re the Qwikpick Adventure Society. Their first mission: to see the "poop fountain" before it fades from glory. Told with the mix of journal entries, doodles, and handwritten notes that has made the Origami Yoda books so appealing, this is another great series from a master chronicler of middle school.

Stupeur au collège McQuarrie : Dennis s''est fait renvoyer ! Les prédictions de son Yoda en papier perturberaient la vie du collège. Maintenant, c''est un autre personnage qui fait la loi : Kraft Vador, la marionnette en papier de Harvey. Et le moins que l''on puisse dire, c''est qu''il est beaucoup moins sympa qu''Origami Yoda ! Pour Tommy, ça ne fait aucun doute : à force de se faire humilier par Yoda, Harvey est passé du côté obscur de la Force, et son Kraft Vador est responsable du renvoi de Dennis. Avec l''aide de ses amis - et de Yoda - Tommy enquête et monte un nouveau dossier, cette fois pour prouver l''innocence de Dennis. Une nouvelle série de témoignages drôles et touchants qui démontre qu''au collège comme ailleurs, la solidarité est une sacré vertu !

Three friends spend Christmas day breaking into the town of Crickenburg''s antiquated sewage treatment plant in order to witness with their own eyes the soon-to-be-replaced "poop fountain."

Geronimo and his friend Hercule Poirat venture into the sewers to find the origin of the horrible stink that is driving all the mice away from New Mouse City--and learn an important lesson about recycling.

While searching for the Rat with the Human Face, friendships fray as club members Dave and Lyle compete for Marilla.

Des dizaines d''activités pour découvrir l''univers d''origami Yoda et des élèves du collège Mcquarrie ! Au programme : apprendre à dessiner origami Yoda en une seconde seulement. Réaliser une marionnette princesse Leia. Parler comme Yoda. Fabriquer un déguisement ... en papier ! Et plein d''autres idées géniales !

Door de vreemde adviezen van Origami Yoda is Dennis geschorst. Einde Origami Yoda. De vingerpop Darth Paper van aartsvijand Harold heeft zijn plaats ingenomen. Maar Dennis'' vrienden laten het er niet bij zitten. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.