#Tom Angleberger

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Geronimo when he gets one (1) day off from all the crazy adventures

when was the last time this man took an actual vacation

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Hyper-specific book poll: ✨Popular Edition✨

If multiple apply, pick the one you feel most strongly about.

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Return of the Whills by Tom Angleberger BOOK REVIEW -- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi From a Certain Point of View

#fromacertainpointofview #starwars #returnofthejedi Return of the Whills by Tom Angleberger REVIEW

My Review of 'Return of the Whills' by Tom Angleberger the fortieth story from From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years of Star Wars Episode VI Return of the Jedi.

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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (2010)

Story and Art: Tom Angleberger

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can we just talk about how underrated this book series is i mean its amazing

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Anyone remember the Origami Yoda series? I’m doing a reread of the whole series.

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A pretty cool artwork from a children's book.

Rocket and Groot: Stranded on Planet Strip Mall by Tom Angleberger.

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In honor of the 40th anniversary of the film’s debut on May 25, 1983, 40 storytellers explore the story of Return of the Jedi through the eyes of supporting characters, including heroes, villains, droids, aliens, and creatures.

From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors:

Olivie Blake gives us a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.

Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor keeper.

Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc.

Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma’s secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance.

Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok’s quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.

And Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.

Plus, more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from Tom Angleberger, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, K. Arsenault Rivera, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, and Alyssa Wong.

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On the list of books that deserve a live-action TV adaptation: Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger.

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Emperor Pickletein Rides the Bus

Oh boy, the grand finale of a grand series. To be honest Princess Labelmaker is more of a climax to the series than this book is, but that’s ok. I like to think of this book as a great epilogue, just helping our favorite characters get to their happy endings and giving us some fun stories along the way. This book is interesting since it’s a story being told in semi-real time. At least the case file follows one singular day and some of its entries happen in real time. This is just a cool idea and helps keep things fresh. Anyway though this book also focuses on our main 7th graders even though Remi and Murky get little chapters of their own (some more fulfilling than others *sob). Dwight and Kellen are fun in this book since they basically just vibe the whole time, absolutely no drama whatsoever (I mean Kellen did the paper airplane thing and got mad at Lance, but Dwight was perfect). Some fun stories include Sara’s first chapter with her field trip haikus (I’m not really surprised that Sara writes haikus), the tragedy of Mrs. Porterfield and the TURTLE, Sara again, getting Rhondella to stop texting her Bib Fortuna boyfriend, and made you look because it’s just so accurate to middle school. I liked the use of Fruit-i-gami Yoda since it kinda helped show that our main cast doesn’t really need Origami Yoda anymore and neither does Dwight, he was there for a few final bits of advice to finish the character arcs but he wasn’t as common. This serves to my theory that as the story of the books go on the kids need Origami Yoda less and less (when the series starts every chapter is dedicated to a kid asking for advice but now Origami Yoda is hardly even present) and Dwight, who I think used him as a way to relate to his classmates that couldn’t understand him, is now ready to let go of him since he has a support system now and people who have grown to appreciate and understand him. It’s honestly a great character arc that I definitely couldn’t pick up on as a kid. And with that we have Harvey who carries around Pickletein, an annoying jag who just serves piss everyone off. I remember starting this book thinking why is Harvey doing this, he’s on our side now. But then I actually thought to answer my question, why is Harvey doing this, and I realized (like Tommy does later) that Harvey has similar mental processes to Dwight but handles them differently. He has a lot of passion and emotion, but it goes unnoticed since like Dwight, people don’t really understand Harvey. I think that Harvey sees Dwight adjusting to life, but Harvey still hasn’t and can’t understand why, if Dwight can do it why can’t he. So he makes Pickletein so he can have some way of relating to the world on this field trip. But when he keeps pissing people off on this field trip they all get rightfully mad at him and it’s all building in him, finally when Tommy gets kissed by Sara he just can’t take it anymore and punches him, and he immediately regrets it because he’s not a bad person, just emotional and confused, and when Tommy forgives him that’s the understanding he needs to finally find peace in himself and gain the same support system that Dwight has. Ok I realize I may be reading to much into that and I don’t have any basis for this knowledge, but it’s how I see it and I think it’s a great character arc for the both of them. Back to the fluffier stuff, the astronaut ice cream thing was hilarious throughout its time, and the fact that it paid off so well kills me every time. Amy and Lanlan have the funniest and realest time ever in this book, honestly Amy is so real in this book. The great respect given to the Bell X-1. Freaking Mr. Good Clean Fun. The ending showing how everyone has grown into better people thanks to Dwight and Origami Yoda (and that Dwight really hasn’t changed, rather the people around him changed for the better), and that Origami Yoda is in fact real I believe it. In conclusion, thank you Tom Angleberger for creating an amazing series and ending it properly.

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Welcome + About Me

Alright, let's get this thing started: So the whole idea for why I make origami puppets comes from the Origami Yoda book series by Tom Angleberger. (Highly recommend!)

So it all took off from there, I've had two previous Wordpress blogs devoted to origami puppets, mostly Star Wars and Marvel these days, but now, as I play a lot of Just Dance and write fanfiction in this fandom, why not make some puppets of the coaches from this series as well?

Essentially, here's how this blog is gonna work: I might copy what @silver-velvet-860 does with their style of posting 5 or so JD coaches in origami puppet form whenever I feel like it/when I make them! Also, I DO have an open request box for taking puppet ideas! Depending on certain coach details, I might not be able to do them, but I'm open to suggestions!

Happy folding!

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It takes the wisdom of Yoda to survive the sixth grade.

Meet Dwight, a sixth-grade oddball. Dwight does a lot of weird things, like wearing the same T-shirt for a month or telling people to call him "Captain Dwight." But Dwight does one cool thing. He makes origami.

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Doodle Fiction: A Genre for the Creative and Humorous.

What is Doodle Fiction?

Doodle fiction is a term used to describe a type of literature that incorporates doodles and handwritten graphics in place of traditional fonts. Doodles are simple drawings that can express ideas, emotions, or humor. Doodle fiction uses doodles to enhance the story and often add humorous elements. Doodle fiction is more text-heavy than graphic novels or manga, and closer to prose fiction than comics in format.

How did Doodle Fiction emerge and evolve?

Doodle fiction is a relatively new genre that emerged in the late 20th century and gained popularity in the 21st century. Some of the precursors of doodle fiction include illustrated novels, which are novels that contain illustrations that complement the text, such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or The Little Prince; and diary novels, which are novels that are written in the form of a diary or a journal, such as Diary of a Young Girl or Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Doodle fiction was influenced by the development of the internet, which enabled global and collaborative creation and dissemination of literature, and the doodle culture, which celebrated the art and fun of doodling.

What are the characteristics and themes of Doodle Fiction?

Doodle fiction is characterized by its use of doodles and handwritten graphics, such as images, words, colors, fonts, and layouts. Doodle fiction often breaks the conventional boundaries of literature, such as linearity, structure, and form. Doodle fiction allows the reader to explore multiple paths and meanings, and to participate in the creation and interpretation of the story. Doodle fiction also challenges the notions of authorship, authority, and authenticity, as the story can be modified, remixed, or co-authored by multiple agents.

Some of the common themes of doodle fiction are:

The relationship between language and reality.

The impact of digital culture on identity and society.

The exploration of new forms of expression and communication.

The critique of the limitations and possibilities of the medium.

The celebration of creativity and innovation.

What are some notable examples of Doodle Fiction?

There are many examples of doodle fiction that have been bestsellers, critically acclaimed, or adapted into other media. Here are some of them:

The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs (2016) by Mike Lowery: A doodle adventure that follows the exploits of Carl, a boy who travels through space with his robot friend. It is the first book in the Doodle Adventures series.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) by Jeff Kinney: A diary novel that chronicles the life and struggles of Greg Heffley, a middle school student. It is the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (2007) by Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney: A diary novel that tells the story of Junior, a Native American teenager who transfers to a white school. It is based on the author’s own experiences.

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2013) by Stephan Pastis: A humorous novel that follows the adventures of Timmy Failure, a boy who runs a detective agency with a polar bear. It is the first book in the Timmy Failure series.

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (2010) by Tom Angleberger: A mystery novel that revolves around a paper puppet of Yoda that gives advice to a group of sixth graders. It is the first book in the Origami Yoda series.

Conclusion.

Doodle fiction is a genre that reflects the realities and potentials of the creative and humorous age. It offers new ways of experiencing and creating literature, as well as new perspectives on the role and function of literature in the contemporary world. Doodle fiction is not a trivial or superficial genre, but a valid and valuable form of literature that deserves attention and appreciation.

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Two-Headed Chicken: Beak to the Future by Tom Angleberger

Two-Headed Chicken: Beak to the Future (Two-Headed Chicken, #2) by Tom Angleberger. Walker Books, 2023. 9781536223224 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover graphic novel Genre: Humor/adventure What did you like about the book? In their first adventure, the titular two-headed chicken was able to travel throughout the multiverse by means of the Astrocap.  In…

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Graphic Novel Review: Two-Headed Chicken

Two-Headed Chickenby Tom Angleberger (Goodreads Author) 3 out of 5 stars A brother and sister two-headed chicken duo travel through parallel universes, and in each universe they are chased by a hungry moose villain who wants to eat fried chicken. This is an extremely silly graphic novel. I’m not sure I enjoy quite this level of silliness. I was rolling my eyes and shaking my head in confusion…

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The Qwikpick Papers: Poop Fountain

How many of you have read or have heard of the Origami Yoda books? Well, this story is written by the author of that series, Tom Angleberger. Before he became an author of books, Tom used to be a newspaper reporter, and wrote about lots of interesting things. But none turned out to be as interesting as a sewage plant in Crickenburg, Virginia. (Talk about what a sewage plant is/does)

Shortly after reporting on the new plant, Tom was contacted by a local guy who “found a stack of weird papers” in a nearby Qwikpick gas station. Turns out the papers were written by three kids calling themselves “The Qwikpick Adventure Society,” and it was their sole mission to see the famous FOUNTAIN OF POOP before it vanished forever and the new waste management plant took its place. In this book, you’ll find pictures, maps, and the detailed journal entries of Lyle, Marilla, and Dave’s journey. If you haven’t figured it out by now, poop might as well be a main character is this story. So, if you are easily grossed out, I highly recommend skipping this one. But, if you want to read about three kids who spent one Christmas break up to their elbows in..well, you get the idea, then I think this might be the story for you.